Research Technician III

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,090,000 - 65,082,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reduction for employee and/ or

Family members

Job summary

The University of Arizona’s Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies (CAMI) in Downtown Phoenix seeks a Research Technician to support regenerative medicine and transplantation immunology projects. You will conduct pluripotent stem cell and genetic manipulation experiments in a collaborative setting while managing lab orders and coordinating schedules for routine maintenance.

The role emphasizes careful documentation, adherence to protocols, and assistance with animal handling

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; two years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and mouse handling is preferred.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, DNA prep) and biochemical assays (ELISA, Western blot) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, execution, and analysis of complex experiments.
• Follow detailed protocols and troubleshoot experimental procedures.
• Perform molecular biology, biochemical assays, and sterile tissue culture.
• Maintain detailed notebooks of experimental design and execution.
• Assist with lab supplies, equipment maintenance, and animal handling as needed.
• Train colleagues in equipment operation and techniques.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Lab safety

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PCR

Cloning

DNA preparation

Western blot

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Mammalian cell culture

Mouse handling

Job description

The Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies (CAMI), located in Downtown Phoenix, is seeking a research technician position to work in the field of regenerative medicine and transplantation immunology. The successful candidate will perform pluripotent stem cell and genetic manipulation experiments in a collaborative lab environment. Other responsibilities will include managing lab orders and coordinating schedules with other lab members to perform routine maintenance tasks.

The Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies was born in response to an identified need to develop novel strategies for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, including cancers, infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in and contribute to the design, execute, and analyze complex experiments.
• Follow detailed protocols and help in identifying, trouble shooting, and solving problems associated with experimental protocols.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures that include but are not limited to molecular biology, biochemical assays, and sterile tissue culture.
• Maintain clear detailed written and digital notebooks of experimental design, setup, calculations and execution of laboratory procedures.
• Assist with the acquisition of lab supplies, setup, upkeep, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with mouse colony management, that includes animal handling, care, record keeping, and performing experimental procedures, (basic animal care is provided by the university animal care (UAC) team, this position is not required to do routine animal care such as cage changes, cage cleaning, food and water refilling).
• Clean/sterilize instruments, glassware, and equipment.
• Assist and follow lab safety protocols and following established procedures for waste material accumulation and disposal.
• Train colleagues in the operation of equipment and or experimental techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational and time management skills are essential to balance both laboratory maintenance duties and experimental research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required with two (2) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Research experience in a relevant field of study.
• Experience with animal handling and mouse colony maintenance.
• Experience with molecular biology (PCR, cloning, DNA preparation) and biochemical assays (protein production, Western blots, ELISA).
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with mammalian cell tissue culture and mouse handling.
• Experience with basic lab protocols.
• Experience in complying with laboratory safety regulations.
• Cell culture and molecular biology experience is 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

$18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

4

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Career Stream and Level

OC3

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

Open Date

3/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

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