Research Technician II, Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Research Technician II, Cellular and Molecular Medicine (Full-Time)

The position will support ongoing research in the Mouneimne lab focused on the role of mechanical conditioning in cancer progression. Responsibilities include organizing and cataloging human and mouse tissue specimens, performing histological staining and microscopy, assisting with laboratory experiments, and recording and analyzing data. The technician will work closely with lab members and collaborators to support both clinical and mouse studies.

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!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organizing, cataloging, and tracking histological tissue sections and specimen blocks (OCT and FFPE) from human and mouse experiments, and maintaining the sample inventory and associated metadata.
• Performing histological and immunostaining (H&E, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence) and capturing images by light and fluorescence microscopy.
• Assisting with laboratory experiments, including tissue sectioning (cryostat and microtome), cell culture, and routine molecular biology assays, and recording and analyzing data.
• Preparing reagents, buffers, and solutions, and supporting general laboratory operations, including inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment upkeep.
• Maintaining daily communication with team members and collaborators, and coordinating resources and logistics for clinical and mouse experiments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety practices, including the handling of biological specimens and chemical reagents.
• Skill in maintaining accurate, organized records and sample inventories.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory techniques (sectioning, staining, microscopy, reagent preparation) and to learn new protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal protocols precisely.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications (spreadsheets, databases) for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a research team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet experimental timelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Grade - 3

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 represents a full range of career compensation growth over time.

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