Research Technician II, Department of Translational Neurosciences

Research Technician II, Department of Translational Neurosciences (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

The laboratory of Dr. Manish Jain at the College of Medicine-Phoenix is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Technician II to aid in a research project focused on G protein-coupled receptor biology to understand neurological disorders. The candidate should be detail-oriented, conscientious, able to follow instructions, and have the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner verbally and in writing. Enthusiastic applicants with experience in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or Structural Biology are encouraged to apply.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• state retirement plan
• access to UA recreation and cultural activities
• and more

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the PI and perform day-to-day experiments of tissue culture, DNA, RNA, protein isolation/analyses, cloning DNA constructs, and mouse experiments.
• Record results in the laboratory notebooks or data folders.
• Communicate all results to the PI in a timely manner and plans for the follow-up experiments and troubleshooting.
• Participates in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols, and data figures.
• Assist with the set up of standard laboratory operations.
• Organize and manage laboratory resources including research reagents and laboratory equipment.
• Facilitate the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with orientation and training of new lab personnel.
• Provides routine and technical administrative support to lab operations.
• Write and update standard lab operating procedures and protocols.
• Oversee RLSS compliance for all lab members.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to set up and perform a variety of lab or field tests and operations.
• Skilled at recording results, making observations, analyzing data, and interpreting test results.
• Knowledge and experience in research (internship, independent study).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field.
• Structural and Molecular biology experience.
• Experience with rodent surgery.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$16.50-$20.63

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

3

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Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Research & Lab