Research Technician , Medical Sciences; College of Medicine-Phoenix

Research Technician I, Basic Medical Sciences (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

The laboratory of Dr. Suwon Kim at The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is seeking a Research Technician I. The successful candidate will be well-rounded, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, conscientious, and able to follow instructions. Clear communication skills are required. Experience in a laboratory research environment is preferred but not required.

The laboratory of Dr. Suwon Kim at The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is seeking a Research Technician I. The successful candidate will be well-rounded and enthusiastic. The individual should be detailed oriented, conscientious, and able to follow instructions. Clear communication skill is required. Experience in a laboratory research is preferred but not necessary.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• Maintain sample and lab organization to ensure efficient workflow, accuracy, and compliance in experimental procedures.
• Under the supervision of the PI and senior staff, perform day-to-day experiments; assist in basic laboratory procedures, including tissue culture, Western blot, and DNA manipulation under established protocols.
• Record laboratory results, make observations and interpret results to contribute to the overall study objectives and research goals.
• Assist in drafting technical reports, experiment protocols, and quantitative result summaries.
• Coordinate the ordering and replenishment of lab supplies to ensure smooth operation of research activities.
• Maintain laboratory space and equipment to ensure proper operation, calibration, and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, biosafety protocols, and institutional guidelines.
• Support data acquisition, entry, and preliminary analysis as needed.
• Work closely with postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and principal investigators to support ongoing projects.

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions and protocols.
• Ability to use hand‑held lab devices and calculate basic units.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency.
• Prior work experience not required.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Research experience.

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition reduction, retirement plans, and access to recreation and cultural activities.

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