Research Technologist II — Neuro-Oncology & Liquid Biopsy

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Research Tech II to join the Ivy Brain Tumor Center translational neuro-oncology team. You will perform standard laboratory procedures, execute complex workflows, and contribute to a portfolio of liquid biopsy studies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in biological sciences with 2+ years of research experience, experience in cell culture and sequencing library prep, and strong data recording and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field.
• Two (2) years prior experience in a research, clinical, or scientific environment.
• Proficiency in cell culture molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, qPCR) and/or sequencing library preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn new techniques independently.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and manage biospecimens per CLIA-regulated protocols.
• Isolate DNA/RNA and prepare sequencing libraries for downstream analyses.
• Prepare single-cell RNA sequencing libraries using the 10x Genomics platform.
• Generate DNA sequencing libraries from tumor tissue, blood, and cell-free DNA.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experimental workflows and records.
• Contribute to a collaborative research environment through meetings and seminars.
• Maintain records of studies conducted with minimal supervision.
• Perform basic data analysis as required by senior staff.
• Create, maintain, and update lab internal procedure manuals.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field

Tools

10x Genomics platform

Next-generation sequencing platforms

PCR/qPCR

Job description

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Research Tech II to join the Ivy Brain Tumor Center translational neuro-oncology team. You will perform standard laboratory procedures, execute complex workflows, and contribute to a portfolio of liquid biopsy studies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in biological sciences with 2+ years of research experience, experience in cell culture and sequencing library prep, and strong data recording and collaboration skills.