Posting Number

req14903

Department

Surgery

Department Website Link

www.surgery.arizona.edu

Location

UAHS - Tucson

Address

1501 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Surgery is seeking multiple Research Professionals to support the research functions in Dr. Liechty's lab. The successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, be well-organized, and be highly motivated. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with others within the laboratory. The Research Professionals will work under the supervision of Kenneth W. Liechty, MD and Carlos Zgheib, PhD.

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; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the initiation and/or completion of research projects;carry out research projects and develop research protocols.
• Perform experiments as related to research project; Record results of experiments: Tabulate research data and keep a detailed, easy to understand laboratory notebook.
• Trouble-shooting and problem-solving as related to the research project.
• Interpret the experimental results.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Perform in-vitro and in-vivo experiments; Perform animal care related to research procedures.
• Assist with animal surgeries and tissue collection.
• Carry out cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Prepare tissues, cell cultures, blood samples, etc. for testing.
• Test, verify and analyze research data.
• Maintain laboratory records and inventories.
• Participate in weekly laboratory meetings. This will include presenting analyzed data and discussing future downstream experiments.
• Be willing to learn relevant techniques from the PI and other lab personnel.
• Wiling to perform all research compliance activities.
• Perform other administrative duties as requested by PI.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a lab.

Experience with animal surgery.

FLSA

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

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

7

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Researchers & Scientists

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

Contact Information for Candidates

Jessica Holmgren | jholmgren@arizona.edu

Open Date

5/5/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.