Part-Time Cardiovascular Research Technician I

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is seeking a Research Technician I (Part-Time) in the Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (TCRC) – Phoenix. The role supports histology, immunostaining, mouse handling, image acquisition, and data documentation under senior staff guidance.

The position offers hands-on learning in molecular techniques (RNA/qPCR, protein extraction, Western blotting) and collaboration with postdocs and scientists.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior work experience not required.
• Experience with animal work, genotyping, cell culture or molecular analysis preferred.
• At least one year of college education in biomedical science with bench work and animal study experience.

Responsabilités

• Under supervision will perform histology and immunostaining experiments.
• Be given detailed instruction to acquire images and assist with processing and documenting results under direction of senior laboratory personnel.
• Follow established safety regulations, laboratory protocols, and institutional guidelines while performing work.
• Assist with routine maintenance activities for genetically modified mouse colonies under established protocols. Performing rodent work and related experimentation procedures; including dissections, biological compound injections, and glucose tolerance tests.
• Be capable to maintain laboratory space and equipment to ensure proper operation and cleanliness.
• Under guidance of senior staff will perform RNA extraction / real time PCR (qPCR), protein extraction and Western blotting.
• Will become familiar with routine cell culture techniques to support to the overall study objectives and research goals.
• Will to work closely with postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and principal investigators to support ongoing projects.
• Attend and participate in lab meetings, journal clubs, and departmental seminars

Connaissances

Mouse handling

Cell culture

Genotyping

Data analysis

Communication

Formation

High school diploma

Biomedical science coursework

Outils

Histology

Immunostaining

qPCR

Western blotting

Description du poste

University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is seeking a Research Technician I (Part-Time) in the Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (TCRC) – Phoenix. The role supports histology, immunostaining, mouse handling, image acquisition, and data documentation under senior staff guidance.

The position offers hands-on learning in molecular techniques (RNA/qPCR, protein extraction, Western blotting) and collaboration with postdocs and scientists.