Research Technician I (Extended Temporary

Research Technician I (Extended Temporary)

Research Technician I (Extended Temporary)

Posting Number req
26624

Department School of Plant Sciences-Res

Department Website Link

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

The Research Technician I conducts and supports microbial ecology and plant biology laboratory research by developing protocols to address challenging research questions, designing and performing experiments, summarizing and interpreting experiment data, and submitting research reports in a laboratory setting.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

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; 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!

• Follow detailed protocols for biochemical enzyme assays and use a plate reader.
• Extract DNA from soils, isolates, and plant tissues, and analyze metagenomic DNA.
• Work with and support undergraduate researchers and organize laboratory space.
• Record keeping, make observations, analyze data, and interpret experimental results.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative results.
• Clean and sterilize labware used for research.
• Maintain and grow bacterial cultures.

• Knowledge of environmental microbial sampling.
• Knowledge of genomic sequencing and analysis.
• Knowledge of plant growth.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Skilled in working in a laboratory, with a focus on soil microbial ecology within plant-soil systems.
• Basic computer and laboratory skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, R, PCR, culturing, and soil extraction techniques.

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.

• High School Diploma or high school diploma equivalencyis required.

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, environmental science, or a related field.

FLSA Non-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 $16.50-$18.75

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 2

Career Stream and Level OC1

Job Family Research & Lab

Job Function Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date 8/8/2027

Contact Information for Candidates Alfonso Favela
alonsof

Open Date 7/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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