Research Technician II Posting Number req20476 Department Neuroscience Department Website Link https://neurosci.arizona.edu/ Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights This is a repost of req18687. Applicants who previously applied to req18687 may reapply to this posting. The Department of Neuroscience seeks a highly motivated, curious, organized and detailed-oriented person to become a full-time professional Research Technician II in the Corty laboratory. The Research Technician II will perform day to day laboratory tasks including care and maintenance of the Drosophila (fruit fly) stocks, record keeping, lab organization, and carrying out research projects involving Drosophila in collaboration with the PI and students. Research projects will include building new Drosophila husbandry; tissue dissections; tissue processing for biochemical and/or morphological analysis; imaging of live and fixed tissues by light and electron microscopy; image and data quantification and analysis. Experiments will require troubleshooting techniques and data interpretation in the context of relevant primary literature. The technician is expected to be comfortable working with fruit flies and larvae and motivated to learn the relevant literature and new techniques for their projects. They should be a team player, working with the PI and other lab members towards common goals. 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; 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 * Drosophila husbandry and stock maintenance, including record keeping * Dissections followed by tissue histology or biochemistry, fixation, staining, and preparation of tissue for light and electron microscopy in collaboration with other lab members and PI * Confocal and electron microscopy accompanied by data interpretation and analysis in collaboration with other lab members and PI * Lab management including organization, preparation of stock solutions, inventory management, ordering Basic knowledge of biology. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Basic computer literacy. * Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers. * Attention to detail and ability to follow written protocols. Minimum Qualifications * HS Diploma and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications * Prior experience working with lab animals. * Prior experience performing wet laboratory experiments (tissue dissections, antibody staining, pipetting) and data analysis. * Prior experience working in a neuroscience lab. Prior experience troubleshooting experimental protocols and equipment. 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 $16.50 - $20.63 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 3 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 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Grade Range Minimum $16.5 Grade Range Midpoint $20.63 Grade Range Maximum $24.75 Career Stream and Level OC2 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 9/30/2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Megan Corty , corty@arizona.edu Open Date 9/4/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant This is a biology laboratory environment working with standard chemicals, equipment, and live insects (Drosophila). Applicants should be comfortable working with fruit flies and performing experiments and techniques that require care and attention to detail. 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