Research Technician III, Cellular and Molecular Medicine (Full-Time)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Research Technician III in Cellular and Molecular Medicine to support advanced lab operations. The role focuses on culturing human endothelial cells, applying shear stress, and performing molecular biology assays with minimal supervision.

The candidate will assist in protocol development, data recording, and collaboration with our PI and lab team. The position is full-time, hourly, and includes comprehensive UA benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• High school diploma required; relevant laboratory experience highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Grow human endothelial cell cultures in single and pooled cultures.
• Expose cultured cells to shear stress to mimic hemodynamic blood flow.
• Perform nucleic acid extractions, qPCR, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq and library preparation.
• Conduct immunolabeling, immunoblotting, and confocal/high-content microscopy.
• Transfect/infect cells with oligos and lentivirus for gain- and loss-of-function experiments.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

qPCR

RNA-seq

ChIP-seq

Job description

Research Technician III, Cellular and Molecular Medicine (Full-Time)

Posting Number req27112

Department Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Department Website Link https://cmm.arizona.edu/

Location Tucson Campus

Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Research Technician III to support advanced laboratory operations with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will bring specialized expertise in culturing human endothelial cells and molecular biology techniques and will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot independently and propose innovative solutions to experimental challenges.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A 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; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform complex experimental procedures, including:

• Growth of human endothelial cell cultures in single and pooled cultures.
• Exposing cultured cells to shear stress to mimic hemodynamic blood flow.
• Performing molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extractions, quantitative real-time PCR, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and other -seq assays including library preparation.
• Performing immunolabeling, immunoblotting, and confocal/high-content microscopy for cellular imaging.
• Transfect/infect cells with oligos and lentivirus in vitro for gain- and loss-of-function experiments.

Protocol Design and Refinements

• With minimal supervisor guidance, refines, adapts, and makes decisions to switch experiment parameters in response to situational demands of experiments.
• Assists in preparing experimental designs, technical protocols and techniques, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Record-keeping, Analysis, and Presentations

• Communicates effectively all aspects of experiments with PI or other lab members and collaborators.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments, results, and enters data in laboratory databases and filesystems.
• Communicates with collaborating investigators and laboratories.
• Catalogs specimens and samples.
• Performs independent analysis and interpretation of data for investigator and team.

Operational Support

• Orders and catalogs laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and related records.
• Operates and calibrates specialized scientific equipment including instruments for exposing cell cultures to fluid shear stress.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain protocols, data, and samples organized with clear documentation recording how experiments were performed to ensure rigor and reproducibility.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all members of the team.

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 or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences.
• Prior experience in experimental laboratory work, mammalian cell culture, buffer and reagent preparation, and sterile technique.
• Prior experience with microscopy.

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

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr Casey Romanoski

[e-mail]

Open Date 9/22/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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