Research Technician I (Multiple Openings)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona invites applications for the Research Technician I position in the Pharmacology and Toxicology department. This full-time role entails working in a specialized NIH funded lab, focusing on translational research projects related to lung diseases. Candidates will engage with experienced researchers and contribute significantly to various lab activities while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members

Retirement plans

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of laboratory research is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Preference for candidates with a Bachelor's degree and lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell experiments including cell culture, PCR, and western blot.
• Assist in animal model experiments and general lab maintenance.
• Support data analysis and record keeping for experiments.

Skills

Laboratory Research Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in biomedical-related disciplines

Tools

Prism

MS Excel

Job description

Research Technician I (Multiple Openings)

Pay Competitive

Location Tucson/Arizona

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: req23078 Research Technician I (Multiple Openings) Posting Number req23078 Department Pharmacology and Toxicology Department Website Link https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/ Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Research Technician I in the lab of Dr. Yin Chen in the department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Join a NIH funded research laboratory specialized in molecular/cellular biology and pathophysiology of lung diseases. The Research Technician hired into this role will work closely with research scientists and graduate students on various exciting translational research projects.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities
• Cell experiments: Cell culture, PCR, western blot, transfection, transduction.
• With guidance from senior level researchers, prepare Animal model experiments: Mouse Colony maintenance, fungal and viral infection, mouse tissue harvest, pathology and molecular analysis.
• Assist team with general lab maintenance included ordering supplies and shipping/receiving materials from collaborating labs.
• Assist team with general admin support such as scheduling meetings, filing records, cleaning lab as needed.
• Assist senior researchers with data analysis after collecting data from preformed experiments including recording data, compiling basic notes from experiment outcomes, and observing the use of Prism and MS Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of laboratory research.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or above in biomedical related disciplines preferred.
• At least 1 year laboratory research experience in related field preferred.
• Experience in Prism and MS Excel preferred.
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 - $18.75 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 2 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 represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. 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 . Career Stream and Level OC1 Job Family Research & Lab Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Yin Chen | [e-mail] Open Date 6/6/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].

About the company

95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.

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