Research Technician II, Dermatology (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Are you interested in studying the immune response to skin cancer? If you are, the College of Medicine-Phoenix is searching for a full-time Research Technician II to join the cancer immunology laboratory of Dr. Karen Hastings within the Department of Dermatology.

We are looking for a motivated individual committed to creating new knowledge through performing experiments in a laboratory setting. The candidate should have prior research experience. Experience using cell culture, flow cytometry, and mouse models is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to be able to work efficiently with progressing levels of independence, be detailed-oriented, maintain organized laboratory documentation and experimental plan timeline, perform literature reviews, perform new types of experiments, interpret results and troubleshoot, and have the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.

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

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• Under the supervision of the PI and senior lab personnel, develop, plan, design, refine, and conduct research.
• Maintain clear, detailed laboratory notebooks and electronic files with experimental procedures, calculations, and data.
• Conduct library searches to find information on related procedures and techniques that can be used in the laboratory.
• Summarize project work by documenting findings and procedures used; conduct literature reviews and background research, and assist with report writing, including preparing bibliographies as needed.
• Assist with compiling data and generating computerized statistical data for analytical purposes using software packages.
• Coordinate the acquisition of lab supplies, including inventory and ordering.
• Perform cleaning, sterilization, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on machinery, instruments, and equipment used in research.
• Assist with ensuring regulatory compliance of the research program and participate in routine lab inspections.
• Maintain detailed records of chemicals used in the laboratory and arrange for waste disposal according to established procedures.
• Assist with creating and managing laboratory-shared spreadsheets and inventory logs.
• Provide routine and technical administrative support to research projects.
• Support the development and broadening of knowledge in cancer immunology through independent reading and participation in seminars.
• Participate in journal club and laboratory meetings.
• Prepare and present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
• Assist with manuscript preparation for publication, including data generation and analysis, generating figures, drafting manuscript text, and online submission.
• Contribute to securing research funding by supplying data for grant proposals and progress reports.
• Compare and evaluate technologies for research project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline.
• Ability to set up and perform a variety of lab or field tests and operations.
• Skilled in recording results, making observations, analyzing data, and interpreting test results.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in STEM.
• Coursework in immunology.
• Previous research experience (internship, independent study, employment).
• Experience with multicolor flow cytometry, APC and T cell isolation from lymphoid organs and tumors, ELISPOT, mouse models of cancer, and cell culture.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu