Posting Number

req14648

Department

Immunobiology

Department Website Link

https://immunobiology.arizona.edu/

Location

UAHS - Tucson

Address

1656 E. Mabel St., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

Position Highlights

A Research Technologist I position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya in the Department of Immunobiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. The position would support research activities through efficient and pro-active laboratory management. The successful candidate will enable smooth laboratory operations by maintaining supplies and equipment, tracking balances on laboratory accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory approvals, and when required, assisting with experiments.

The Department of Immunobiology at the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine is growing into a nationally and internationally recognized research and educational center. We strive to blend the excitement of fundamental immunological research with the relevance of its work. Over the past several decades, Immunobiology has emerged to stand at the forefront of biomedical research, and is likely to remain there for many decades to come. There has never been a more exciting time to work in and study Immunobiology.

Research in the Department and the University is supported by state-of-the-art core facilities including animal housing, FACS, DNA, Microarrays, Proteomics, and Imaging. University of Arizona is amongst the top 20 public research and education universities, boasting excellent departments and Centers, as well as lively campus culture, and life and a blossoming recreation center. It is located in sunny Tucson, a city with a vibrant multicultural population of approximately 900,000, a strong economy and business opportunities. Tucson is surrounded by a majestic desert and mountains rising to more than 9,000 feet.

Located in beautiful Tucson, the University of Arizona College of Medicine (UA CoM) was established in 1967 and has 22 departments, five basic science and 17 clinical sciences, along with 10 Centers of Excellence, dedicated to specific areas of research, clinical care and teaching. Total annual research funding for the College has grown from $70 million in FY15 to nearly $82 million in FY17, come be a part of the team that is dedicated to promote health and improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease for the people of Arizona and beyond, through education, research and patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Track laboratory consumables and place orders regularly to replenish.
• Ensure laboratory is in compliance with chemical, biosafety, IACUC, and HIPAA approvals.
• Maintain scientific research instrumentation and service contracts. Initiate repair calls when required.
• Track balances and spending on laboratory accounts.
• Maintain specialized research reagents for molecular and cell biology.
• Act as liaison with sales representatives to ensure best pricing on laboratory supplies.
• Assistance with experiments of other research staff may be periodically required.
• Prepare supporting documents for grant proposals.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with University of Arizona systems.

Prior experience in laboratory management.

Experience in basic cell and molecular biology techniques.

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

$43,729 - $57,135

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Career Stream and Level

PC1

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

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Tonya Fotheringham tonyah@arizona.edu

Open Date

4/21/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Upload resume, cover letter and statement of research.

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.