Research Technician II, Sarver Heart Center

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

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Sarver Heart Center is seeking a Research Technician II to support research activities. This role involves executing experiments, maintaining equipment, and assisting in data collection and analysis. Candidates with a strong background in research and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

UA tuition reduction for employees and family members

Access to UA recreation and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and work experience.
• Familiarity with cardiology research techniques preferred.
• Prior surgical experience with small/large animals and interpretation of cardiac imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic setup of experiments following defined protocols.
• Set up and maintain lab equipment and surgical devices.
• Assist with research sample collection and data management.

Skills

Research techniques

Data collection

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Research Technician II, Sarver Heart Center

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Position Highlights

For almost 40 years, the Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovative therapies. Our scientists, physicians, and nurses have significantly advanced the field of cardiovascular medicine and transformed cardiovascular science and patient care worldwide. The center has recently appointed a new Director, Dr. Hesham Sadek whose vision for the center is excellence in cardiovascular care, research, and education.

Position Highlights

For almost 40 years, the Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovative therapies. Our scientists, physicians, and nurses have significantly advanced the field of cardiovascular medicine and transformed cardiovascular science and patient care worldwide. The center has recently appointed a new Director, Dr. Hesham Sadek whose vision for the center is excellence in cardiovascular care, research, and education.

The Sarver Heart Center is seeking a Research Technician II to provide basic experiment support and execution, equipment maintenance, and data collection and analysis duties for the various labs in the Center.

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

Perform Experiments

• Performs basic set up of research experiments and tests and conducts these experiments according to defined protocols. Seeks guidance from the PI and other lab members, as needed.
• Become familiar with study, applicable background research, laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with lab procedures, protocols, and quality control.
  
  

Equipment

• Set up lab equipment and operate surgical devices following established instruction and procedures.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot scientific apparatuses, equipment and instruments specific to assignment.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain lab equipment.
  
  

Data Collection and Analysis

• Assist with research sample collection and specimen preparation.
• Maintain logs, records, notes, data, and spreadsheets to document the results of experiments and facilitate data analysis.
• Collect and compile research data. Complete basic calculations of test results.
  
  

Administrative

• Provides routine and technical administrative support to research projects (ordering supplies, maintain inventory, scanning, photocopies, labeling, filing, record keeping, etc.).
• Participate in lab meetings and other scientific discussions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in cardiology research techniques (cardiology background preferred).
• Prior surgical experience working with small/large animals to include aseptic surgical techniques.
• Experience with interpretation of cardiac MRI, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms.
  
  

FLSANon-ExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryResearchBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of PayDOECompensation Typehourly rateGrade3Compensation GuidanceThe 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 LevelOC2Job FamilyResearch & LabJob FunctionResearchType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesGerry Flores | [e-mail] Date6/6/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn 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.Thesereports 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].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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