Research Technician II

Position Overview

The Clinical and Translational Sciences Initiative (CTSI) is seeking a Full-time Research Technician II. CTSI developed and will house the CTSI Biospecimen Medical Biorepository. The Research Technician will assist with sample receiving/registering, sample processing, cataloging and storage, and maintaining a high level of quality and record keeping.

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

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Sample Processing Laboratory:

• Receive and register samples delivered/dropped off for processing.
• Processing samples following established protocols.
• Assure proper record keeping and logs of sample processing, sample amounts, and any anomalies or issues with the samples.
• Utilizing various instruments to process samples for long-term storage such as: centrifuge, pipettes, biological hoods/cabinets, etc.

Sample Cataloging and Tracking:

• Assure proper record keeping of all samples in redcap and open specimen including, logging all specimens, amounts, concentrations, etc. into redcap sample logs and sample management system, open specimen.
• Assure all records are up to date with chain of custody for samples as soon as they are received/accepted into the CTSI Biobank lab.

Inventory/Supplies:

• Keep track of all laboratory supplies, notifying regulatory administrator and leadership on supplies needs and qualities for supply ordering.
• Monitor nitrogen tanks and dewars, refilling dewars with liquid nitrogen and informing leadership and regulatory administrator when new nitrogen tanks need to be ordered.

Quality Management and Sample Dissemination:

• Assisting regulatory administrator with monthly quality control checks.
• Work with regulatory administrator on all request for samples to assure proper samples are pulled and prepared for release and distribution.

Misc. Duties:

• Provide recommendations on protocols and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous lab work needed to keep the lab operational.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to keep detailed records of processes.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Prior experience working in a wet lab.
• Prior experience operating scientific instruments/equipment such as pipettes, centrifuge, biological hoods/cabinets.
• Prior experience with PBMC isolation.