Researcher Scientist III, Cellular and Molecular Medicine

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reduction for employee &family

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Researcher/Scientist III in Cellular & Molecular Medicine to advance cardiac and skeletal muscle research and contribute to developing therapeutic interventions. The role requires independence and collaboration within the lab and with project teams.

The position offers full benefits, a competitive salary range, and opportunities to design experiments, train staff, and contribute to grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Responsibilities

• Design and plan research experiments in collaboration with the principal investigator.
• Establish and optimize in vitro experimental models, including iPSC and muscle cell culture.
• Train new and less experienced lab members in equipment operation and research techniques.
• Collaborate with research leadership on grant proposals and scope of work.
• Analyze and synthesize research data into summaries and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field

Job description

Researcher Scientist III, Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Posting Number: req27330

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

Dr. Sadayappan and Dr. Song are jointly seeking a Researcher/Scientist III to join their lab's research operations and contribute to accelerating the pace of cardiac and skeletal muscle research as it relates to developing therapeutic interventions and strategies. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be well-organized, and be highly motivated. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with others within the laboratory.

• 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

Research Design and Development:

• Design and plan research experiments in collaboration with the principal investigator.
• Review research progress, evaluate results, formulate research methods, and develop research criteria.
• Recommend and initiate new or modified procedures, techniques, and solutions based on analysis of research data and current developments in cancer therapeutic interventions.
• Develop new methods and approaches to solve scientific problems within project priorities, timelines, and funding constraints.
• Evaluate current scientific literature to inform design and methodology.
• Develop project timelines to meet research milestones and sponsor obligations.

Research Execution and Analysis:

• Establish and optimize in vitro experimental models, including iPSC and muscle cell culture.
• Independently conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and determine next experimental steps.
• Train new and less experienced lab members in equipment operation and research techniques.

Laboratory Operations:

• Maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, records, and euthanasia, in accordance with approved animal protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and order reagents and supplies, including submitting pCard documentation.

Grant Development:

• Collaborate with research leadership on the design and development of grant proposals, including research approach, protocol development, and scope of work.

Dissemination and Collaboration:

• Analyze and synthesize research data into summaries, reports, and presentations for the research team, department, and collaborators.
• Co-author manuscripts and reports for publication with the principal investigator and research team.
• Collaborate with researchers in the department, university, and partner institutions on shared research projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of cell culture (iPSC), molecular biology, and animal handling.
• Knowledge and experience working with preclinical models.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

FLSA

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

$59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

8

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

PC3

Job Family

Researchers & Scientists

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

Dr. Sadayappan Sakthivel

[e-mail]

Open Date

10/12/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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