New

Research Technician I

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jan 06, 2025

Research Technician I
Posting Number	req21610
Department	Entomology-Res
Department Website Link	https://cales.arizona.edu/ento/content/research
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The department of Entomology seeks to fill the role of Research Technician I. This position is a great learning opportunity as it will work in the new Medical Entomology Lab. Dr. Paulina Maldonado is looking for the successful candidate to assist in the initial lab setup of equipment and materials to get the lab up and running, in addition to conducting exciting experiments related to tick research. The successful candidate will be expected to design and conduct experiments involving ticks, assist with lab orders and lab equipment setup. Specific tasks and experiments include tick handling and tick dissection, basic microbiology (bacterial cultures), protein and DNA extractions, PCR, ELISA, Western Blot and tick-colony maintenance using blood in an artificial feeding system. 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. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Design and perform experiments involving basic microbial and molecular techniques, such as DNA, RNA and protein extractions, PCR, qPCR, ELISA, Western Blot and other types of immunoassay. Tick feeding, maintenance and dissections. Maintaining tick colonies of different tick species. Maintain bacterial colonies and cell cultures. Assist the PI in making orders of lab supplies, maintenance of lab equipment and updating lab inventory. Assist PI in the training of new students. Reporting, analyzing and interpreting data. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Enthusiasm for conducting research on ticks Knowledge of microbiological techniques Knowledge of statistics Basic understanding of molecular biology techniques
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Proficient experience working in Microsoft Word, Excel and similar software Experience working in a laboratory B.S. in entomology, biology or related science
FLSA	Non-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	$15.00 - $18.75
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	2
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Grade Range Minimum	$15
Grade Range Midpoint	$18.75
Grade Range Maximum	$22.5
Career Stream and Level	OC1
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	1/21/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Paulina Maldonado lpmaldonado@arizona.edu
Open Date	12/6/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	References will be requested of candidates after interview.
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