Research Technician III

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

The University of Arizona, Tucson, is seeking a Research Technician III to provide advanced support for preclinical neuroscience work using genetically modified mouse models. You will independently manage breeding colonies, perform genotyping, and coordinate study schedules under approved protocols.

Responsibilities include animal procedures, tissue collection, maintaining detailed records, troubleshooting, and training staff in approved techniques. On-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• IACUC and animal training completed before procedures.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple mouse colonies.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage mouse colonies and genotyping per study needs.
• Coordinate animal study schedules and sample collection.
• Train junior staff in mouse handling and procedures.
• Maintain accurate colony records and protocols compliance.
• Ensure animal welfare and adherence to IACUC protocols.

Skills

Mouse handling

Genotyping

Colony management

PCR techniques

Recordkeeping

Training others

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Research Technician III

Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy invites applicants to apply to join our team as a Research Technician III. This position will provide advanced technical support for preclinical neuroscience research involving genetically modified mouse models. Primary responsibilities include, independently organizing and maintaining breeding colonies, performing genotyping, and coordinating animal study schedules under established protocols. Conducting approved animal procedures and tissue collection, maintaining complete experimental records, troubleshooting technical issues, and training laboratory personnel in authorized techniques. Position is primarily on‑site due to animal care and experimental responsibilities.

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

• Independently manage multiple mouse colonies: plan breeding crosses to meet study needs; monitor breeding performance, births, weaning, health and aging cohorts; identify and track animals; collect samples and perform PCR genotyping; maintain accurate colony databases and coordinate animal availability with research staff.
• Troubleshoot breeding and colony-management problems and communicate issues promptly.
• Perform and coordinate animal experiments under approved IACUC protocols, including handling and restraint, drug preparation and administration by approved injection routes, anesthesia and perioperative monitoring, approved survival or nonsurvival surgical procedures, and behavioral testing.
• Monitor animal welfare, document procedures, and recognize and elevate complications.
• Collect tissues and biological specimens at defined experimental endpoints using approved euthanasia and dissection methods.
• Perform perfusion and brain/spinal cord and peripheral tissue dissections as required; process, label, preserve, inventory, and transfer specimens for histology, molecular assays and other analyses.
• Maintain sample traceability and accurate experimental records.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day animal study logistics: schedule breeding, aging cohorts, treatments, surgeries and tissue collections; prepare supplies and maintain equipment and inventories; record observations and experimental results; troubleshoot technical workflows; and work with veterinary and animal‑care personnel to maintain protocol compliance and research continuity.
• Train and guide students and junior laboratory personnel in mouse handling, breeding records, genotyping, injections, specimen collection, aseptic technique and documentation, as authorized.
• Reinforce laboratory standard operating procedures, animal welfare practices and required training records; identify opportunities to improve reproducibility and workflow efficiency.
• Train and guide students and junior laboratory personnel in mouse handling, breeding records, genotyping, injections, specimen collection, aseptic technique and documentation, as authorized.
• Reinforce laboratory standard operating procedures, animal welfare practices and required training records; identify opportunities to improve reproducibility and workflow efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide advanced mouse breeding and colony recordkeeping; PCR genotyping; animal handling, injections, aseptic procedures and tissue collection.
• Ability to provide careful scheduling and sample tracking; independent technical troubleshooting; clear communication; animal welfare, IACUC protocol compliance and documentation.
• Ability to guide and train junior staff.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strongly preferred: extensive hands‑on mouse colony management, genotyping, animal procedures and tissue collection.
• All required IACUC and institutional animal training and protocol authorizations must be completed before independent procedures.

FLSA

Non‑Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$18.15 - $22.69

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

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

Contact Information for Candidates

Xinglong Wang I [e-mail]

Open Date

11/9/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Department

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Posting Number

req27601