Research Technologist I

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Research Tech to perform standard laboratory procedures under supervision. You will execute experimental protocols, collect and record data, and help maintain lab equipment while contributing to efficient lab operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in science, with experience in a research setting; internships or student technician roles are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science field.
• Experience in a research laboratory or equivalent.
• Preferred: internship or student research technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs experiments and data analysis with minimal mentoring.
• Presents project updates to mentor and staff; may present at meetings or for journal submission.
• Maintains accurate records of experiments and develops skills in data acquisition and entry.
• Adheres to hospital safety policies; attends required in-services regarding biohazard and safety issues.
• Learns techniques to conduct research with faculty mentors; develops hypotheses and designs experiments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Independent work

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Research Tech , you will perform standard laboratory procedures with some independence, under the general supervision of a PI or Research Technician. Your contributions are vital for efficient lab operations.

Every day you will execute experimental protocols, collect/record data, and maintain lab equipment. You may also perform complex procedures and provide guidance to students.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong foundation in lab techniques, meticulous attention to detail, and work effectively independently and collaboratively. Reliability, safety adherence, and a willingness to learn are key.

• Performs experiments and analysis of data with minimal mentoring. May be asked to make original contributions to research by writing, presenting at meetings, assisting with grant applications.

• Presents periodic project updates to department mentor and staff and if appropriate to a national meeting and/or for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

• Maintains accurate record of experiments, develops comprehensive computer skills for database searching, data acquisition, and data entry.

• Adheres to and is familiar with the policies and safety practices of the hospital, attends all required in-services regarding biohazard, infectious, and safety issues.

• Learns techniques necessary to conduct research in the basic sciences with a faculty mentor(s). Capable of developing a hypothesis, design experiments to test that hypothesis, and implement new approaches to research investigations.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Degree in science field

• Experience in a research laboratory or equivalent

Preferred

• Experience as an intern or student research technician

Where You'll Work

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