University of Arizona · 1 day ago
Research Technician, University of Arizona Cancer Center (Full-Time)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a Research Technician for the Cancer Center to manage in vivo experiments and breeding for various investigators. The role involves communication with users, maintenance of lab equipment, and detailed record-keeping of experiments and breeding processes.
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Responsibilities
Completes all aspects of more complex breeding of several different mouse lines (approx. 25 lines or more) for various investigators in multiple departments. This includes:
Ear tagging, tail tipping, and genotyping of all these lines
Making decisions on which breeders to set up and creative ways to breed when the correct genotypes of mice are unavailable
Assists in the creating of several new strain through breeding
Completion of all aspects of various in vivo experimentation based on written experimental designs such as measurements, injections, etc.:
With supervisor guidance, refines, adapts, and makes decisions to switch experiment parameters such as switching time points, dosing, harvest times, etc. in response to situational demands of experiments
Performs more complex necropsy harvests
Responsible for numerous apparatus maintenance and utilization which is essential to completion of experiments
Communicates effectively all aspects of experiments, breeding, etc. with supervisor and requesting laboratory via email, phone, and in person
Maintains detailed records of experiments/breeding and analysis/interpretation of data for investigator
Catalogs specimens and samples as well as laboratory supplies
Responsible for p-card transactions, ensuring all equipment is maintained correctly, and the billing file for all genotyping of all mouse colonies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Knowledge in mouse breeding schemas and implementation
Knowledge in In vivo techniques for injections, measuring, weighing
Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals
Knowledge of cancer research and cell culture experience
Preferred
Experience working in a science related laboratory
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation
Sick leave
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
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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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
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
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