• Job Description

  Req#: req19837

  Research Technician II, Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine
  Posting Number	req19837
  Department	Cellular & Molecular Medicine
  Department Website Link	https://cmm.arizona.edu/
  Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
  Address	1656 East Mabel Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
  Position Highlights	The Granzier Lab is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a Research Technician II position in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. Dr. Henk Granzier’s NIH funded lab focuses on studying the structure and function of titin and nebulin. The candidate will perform data collection, laboratory techniques, and assist with and provide general laboratory support. Individuals competitive for this position will have a demonstrated track record of integrity, responsibility, and professionalism. Outstanding UA benefits include 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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
  Duties & Responsibilities	Primary Responsibilities & Duties: Manage research animals, including breeding and weaning; maintain detailed animal data in databases, attend lab meetings and provide weekly reports. Under general supervision assist with behavioral assays, dissections, necropsy and surgical procedures on research animals. Perform toe/tail tipping and PCR genotyping. Assist team with the development of research experiments with a focus on biochemical and molecular biology, including helping with the experimental design, identification of the appropriate methods, and troubleshooting best practices. Aid in lab maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment from experiments. Train lab members and students in standard lab and animal procedures. Maintain records, logs, notes, and spreadsheets to facilitate data analysis. Maintain compliance records and SOP's. Provide routine and technical administrative support to research projects including ordering, stocking, and cleaning basic laboratory supplies. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Employee must be able to keep protocols, data, and samples organized with clear documentation recording how experiments were performed to ensure rigor and reproducibility. Employee must be able to solve problems that may require some analysis and interpretation. They are expected to independently propose solutions to problems for manager review, requiring innovation and creativity. Be able to review the effectiveness of programs, projects, or systems within own group / function, and making necessary adjustments. Employee should be able to effectively communicate with professionalism with immediate peers within assigned work group and facilitate interaction and information exchange with other work groups as required to perform role. Based on nature of the role, employee may field requests from others in the organization. Employee should be able to work under minimal guidance and assigned in the form of desired expectations. Should use independent judgment to determine best approach and creativity is expected to achieve maximum results and handle new situations. Decisions have some impact on operations and outcomes within own job function (generalists) or specific work area (specialists).
  Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required. Three (3) years of relevant experience required.
  Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree is Life Sciences. Prior experience with managing research animals.
  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
  Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
  Grade Range Minimum	$16.5
  Grade Range Midpoint	$20.63
  Grade Range Maximum	$24.75
  Career Stream and Level	OC2
  Job Family	Research & Lab
  Job Function	Research
  Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
  Number of Vacancies	1
  Target Hire Date
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	Justin Kolb | justinkolb@arizona.edu
  Open Date	6/28/2024
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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