Researcher/Scientist Ill, TCRC

at  University of Arizona

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
• Skilled in grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology or a related field, master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing the following cell and molecular biological techniques:
  o molecular biology, expression construct design, preparation and use
  o cell culture for testing expression construct function
  o qRT-PCR
  o immunoblotting
  o immunocytofluorescence and related microscopy

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.

• 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.
• Perform aspects related to cellular and molecular biology research that include, but are not limited to: - qRT-PCR - lmmunoblotting - lmmunocytofluorescence - Histological preparations and imaging - Cell culture - Molecular cloning - Generation of DNA expression constructs - Development and preparation of adenoviruses and adeno-associated viruses for expression construct gene transfer
• Review and edit protocols to ensure coherence, completeness, and consistency.
• Participate in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
• Participate in the writing and research for publications and presentations.
• Guide the work of others and/or provides guidance to a specialized laboratory or research area.
• 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).
• Coordinate laboratory work, including lab equipment management.
• Data analysis, spreadsheet management, and data presentations.
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies inventory.
• Serve as the biosafety and chemical safety officer for TCRC, including the management of all lab safety and approval protocols.