Retinal Imaging & Electrophysiology Technician IV

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Eggers Laboratory is hiring a Research Technician IV to support vision science and neuroscience research. You will lead retinal electrophysiology and imaging workflows, manage mouse colonies, and develop advanced immunohistochemistry and imaging protocols.

This full-time, on-site role requires a strong technical background, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ideally a Bachelor's degree. Competitive benefits and a dynamic research environment await.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with animal handling/breeding is preferred.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lab's technical lead for retinal electrophysiology and confocal imaging systems; maintain performance standards and assist lab personnel.
• Develop, adapt, and validate immunohistochemistry, imaging, and electrophysiology methods to meet project objectives.
• Perform retinal immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, and electrophysiology experiments and troubleshoot as needed.
• Coordinate technical work, equipment scheduling, and resources across projects.
• Review results and recommend changes to procedures and equipment to improve outcomes.
• Serve as point of contact with collaborators, core facilities, vendors, and compliance offices.
• Communicate progress and solutions to PI and lab staff.
• Maintain detailed records and enter data into lab database; catalog specimens.

Skills

Mouse handling

Lab coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal imaging

Job description

The University of Arizona's Eggers Laboratory is hiring a Research Technician IV to support vision science and neuroscience research. You will lead retinal electrophysiology and imaging workflows, manage mouse colonies, and develop advanced immunohistochemistry and imaging protocols.

This full-time, on-site role requires a strong technical background, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ideally a Bachelor's degree. Competitive benefits and a dynamic research environment await.