Research Technician II - Department of Surgery (Part-Time)
university of arizonaTucson, AZ
$16.50-$20.63APPLY NOW
Research Technician II - Department of Surgery (Part-Time)
university of arizonaTucson, AZ
10 days ago
Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSurgical TechnologistsSocial Science Research AssistantsIndustries
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsGeneral Medical and Surgical Hospitals$16.50-$20.63
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Research Technician II - Department of Surgery (Part-Time) The Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Technician to assist Dr. Craig Weinkauf with a research project titled Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease Risk. The project involves working with patients and utilizing advanced MRI techniques, as well as other brain and vascular imaging modalities. The applicant should possess excellent people skills and be highly self-motivated and hardworking. Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in English, Psychology, or a scientific field, prior experience working with adults over 50 years old, and those looking to work on this research project for 2 years or more.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform Experiments: Perform set up of research experiments and tests and conducts these experiments according to defined protocols, while seeking guidance from the Pl and other lab members, as needed.
Become familiar with study, applicable background research, laboratory protocols and procedures.
Ensure compliance with lab procedures, protocols, and quality control.
Equipment:
Set up lab equipment and operate surgical devices following established instruction and procedures. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot scientific apparatuses, equipment and instruments specific to assignment. Clean, sterilize, and maintain lab equipment.
Data collection and analysis: Assist with research sample collection and specimen preparation. Maintain logs, records, notes, data, and spreadsheets to document the results of experiments, compiling research data and facilitating data analysis.
Administrative: Provide administrative support to research projects (ordering supplies, maintain inventory, scanning, photocopies, labeling, filing, record keeping, etc.) Participate in lab meetings and other scientific discussions.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
FLSA - Non-ExemptFull Time/Part Time - Part TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week - 19 Job FTE - .49 Work Calendar - FiscalJob Category - Research
Benefits:
Eligible - No Benefits Rate of Pay - $16.50-$20.63 Compensation Type - hourly rate
Grade:
3Compensation Guidance - The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level - OC2Job Family - Research & LabJob Function - Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies - 1
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$16.50-$20.63
Experience level
Mid
Location
Tucson, AZ
Occupation
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Posted
10 days ago
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