University of Arizona · 2 months ago
Researcher/Scientist III, Department of Internal Medicine (Phoenix)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$59K/yr - $74K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the Researcher/Scientist III position in their NIH-funded lab focusing on translational cardiovascular research. This role involves conducting advanced research, performing laboratory experiments, and supporting various research activities related to cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
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Responsibilities
Perform laboratory experiments at a highly independent level under the guidance of senior researchers or principal investigators
The experimental procedures include but not limited to:
QRT-PCR/PCR
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Immunoblotting
Histological tissue preparations and imaging
Immunocytofluorescence staning and analysis of tissue and cells samples
ELISA and multiplex assay
Flow-cytometry
Molecular cloning and generation of DNA expression constructs
Cell culture
Development and preparation of adenoviruses and adeno-associated viruses for expression construct gene transfer
Small animal (mouse) handling, blood and tissue collection and assisting in animal surgeries and function evaluation procedures
Animal colony maintenance and monitor/care animals during the study periods, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Prepare samples, reagents, and equipment for experiments, ensuring proper calibration and maintenance
Develop, plan, design, and conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research. Review progress and evaluate results
Formulate research methods, and develop or collaborate in the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment
Recommend solutions for research methodology by interpreting principles and analyzing complex facts
Data analysis, spreadsheet management, and data presentations
Review and edit protocols to ensure coherence, completeness, and consistency
Participate in the writing and supporting documents and figures preparation for publications, presentations and grant proposals
Guide the work of others and/or provides guidance to a specialized laboratory or research area and train students and lower-level staff
Attend weekly group-meetings and regularly present weekly progress on results
Management of lab safety and approval protocols
Coordinate laboratory work, including lab equipment management
Manage daily laboratory operations, including supplies ordering and lab inventories related to cellular and molecular biology techniques that will include common use items (e.g., compressed gas, dry ice and liquid nitrogen)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Training in the broad area of biomedical sciences and specifically, molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry
Experience with designing, organizing, managing and carrying out research in a molecular biology laboratory setting
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation
Skilled in manuscript writing and preparation for publication
Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular/cell biology or a related field, master's degree is preferred
Two years experience performing the following biological techniques: Molecular biology, expression construct design, preparation and use, histochemistry, qRT-PCR, immunoblotting, immunocytofluorescence and related microscopy, cell culture for testing expression construct function
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
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