Research Technician III

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Life insurance and disability programs

University tuition reduction

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA seeks a Research Technician III for the Department of Internal Medicine in Phoenix. This role involves conducting laboratory tasks, maintaining supplies, and managing mouse colonies to support ongoing research projects.

The ideal candidate will have a high-school diploma, 5 years of relevant experience, and knowledge in molecular biology techniques. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and university tuition reductions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and work experience.
• Knowledge of molecular and cell biology techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments in histology and immunostaining.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and manage mouse colonies.
• Collect and catalog tissue samples.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Animal handling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related discipline

Job description

Research Technician III, Department of Internal Medicine (Phoenix)

A self‑motivated research technician III is needed in Dr. Iannis Adamopoulos's laboratory. The incumbent will perform a variety of laboratory tasks and experiments that directly support the primary research focus. Under the PI’s and senior lab personnel’s instructions, the engineer will order and manage laboratory supplies; manage and genotype mouse colonies; perform histology and immunostaining; generate confocal images; make detailed observations; quantitatively analyze data; and interpret results. The incumbent will work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in the lab.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs experiments in histology and immunostaining, imaging (confocal, MP).
• Maintains laboratory supplies, logs, and record books; inventories, places orders, and verifies receipt.
• Maintains genetically modified mouse colonies, including rodent work and related experimentation (dissections, injections of biological compounds, minor and major surgeries).
• Performs RNA extraction / real‑time PCR, protein extraction / Western blot, and cell culture.
• Collects, prepares, and catalogs tissue samples.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic molecular and cell biology techniques.
• Ability to collect experimental data and handle animals.
• Self‑motivated and readily learns and adapts to new techniques.
• Works effectively and efficiently both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, reports experimental progress or problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and keep detailed experimental records.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or equivalency.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and research experience.
• Research experience in a research laboratory.
• Prior experience working with small animals.
• Experience in scope/imaging, cell culture, molecular biology, and histology.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Sick leave and holidays.
• University of Arizona tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members.
• State and optional retirement plans.
• Access to university recreation and cultural activities.
• Additional benefits not listed.