Research Technician II, Department of Translational Neurosciences (Temporary)(Phoenix)

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct neurobiology research with in vivo models of neuropsychiatric disease. This research involves microsurgical procedures, genetic manipulations, and behavioral analysis. The focus will be on dopamine neurocircuitry across the auditory cortex and structures of the limbic system. Expertise specific to this project is required and the studies are intended to lead to the completion of publications in critically reviewed scientific journals.

The position is temporary through May 16, 2025.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability programs; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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• Organize and perform a variety of lab tests and operations involved in translational neuroscience research. To include recording results, making observations, analyzing data, and interpreting test results.
• Assist in developing procedures and techniques to fit specific experiment design requirements.
• Collaborate with the PI in the development of new strategies and techniques in experimental design modifications.
• Participate with the laboratory team in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative results.
• Provides routine and technical administrative support to research projects.
• Assist in data analysis from ongoing experiments and provide an additional opinion regarding the validity of data obtained.
• Adapt physical data to computerized statistical data for further analysis.
• Create and manage laboratory-shared spreadsheets for ongoing studies to simplify the sharing of data between lab staff.
• Operate and maintain experimental equipment essential for laboratory/rodent colony function, such as thermocyclers, shakers, Q-bit analyzer, analytical balance, centrifuge machine, automatic pipettes, manual pipettes, and sonicator.
• Facilitate the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment via self-repair or company repair.
• Under PI supervision, Performs stereotaxic rodent surgeries, tissue preparation and processing, and analysis of resulting data:
  - Assist in behavioral experimentation.
  - Assist in rodent surgery.
  - Conduct validation experiments such as Immunohistochemistry,
  Western blotting, RiboTag immunoprecipitiation, qRT-PCR and Tissue
  sectioning/mounting.
• Analyze data and reports findings and summarize the success of ongoing experiments:
  - Facilitate lab operations/lab meetings and schedule extracurricular lab events.
  - Facilitate communication between the lab and outside entities.
  - Oversee RLSS compliance for all lab members.
  - Manage rodent colony and oversee laboratory genotyping.
  - Conduct routine lab inspections and maintain current laboratory chemical/supply
  inventory.
• Assist in the design, fabrication, and procurement of essential vector constructs.
• Assist in performing non-survival rodent procedures such as cervical dislocations, live tissue collection, and perfusions.
• Write standard operating procedures and ensure those procedures are adhered to by all laboratory staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).