Research Technician II
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research
Research Technician II
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is inviting applicants to apply for the position of Research Technician II in the lab of Dr. Xinxin Ding in the department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. This position will support biological research conducted by senior researchers. The work will mainly include performing assays for the detection and quantification of biological molecules in tissue samples.
The results will help with understanding how environmental chemicals cause tissue injury. 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:
- Perform antibody-based or enzyme activity-based assays using assay kits, to include initiating reactions, monitoring reactions, measuring products, calculating rate or amounts.
- Perform immunoblot analysis of protein expression, to include optimizing conditions, preparing reagents, performing immunoblotting and densitometry, and calculating amounts.
- Collect mouse tissue samples for analysis.
- Conduct gene expression analysis, to include cDNA Synthesis, Amplification & Detection using PCR.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work with rodents.
- Knowledge of biological sciences.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS or higher in biological sciences.
- Experience with assaying, immunoblotting, and PCR.
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 - $20.63
Compensation Type - hourly rate
Grade - 3
Career Stream and Level - OC2
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
Contact Information for Candidates
- Xinxin Ding | xdingzona.edu
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