Research Technician II, Biomedical Engineering

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jun 05, 2025

Research Technician II, Biomedical Engineering
Posting Number	req22710
Department	Biomedical Engineering
Department Website Link	https://bme.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Tardiff Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering is accepting applications for a Research Specialist (Research Technician II). The Research Specialist will be responsible for maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping, performing basic molecular biology and protein analysis including western blotting, protein expression, and protein purification, etc. The Research Specialist will have some lab management responsibilities that include working closely with the Principal Investigator. 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	Perform administrative functions such as filing, ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, maintaining databases (for example: mouse colony, chemicals, MSDS, training records, and interface with RLSS). Perform animal husbandry responsibilities (mice only), including colony maintenance, genotyping of mice, and arranging mouse shipments. Help new lab members get started by ensuring they complete the correct online, and in-person training, and any needed lab tests. Show students and staff how to use lab equipment and do technical tasks. Prepare buffers and reagents. Cannulation and ex vivo "hanging" of mouse hearts for adult myocyte isolation. Perform basic molecular biology, western blotting, and protein purification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate well with others. Ability to share knowledge and assist new members of the lab with basic skills. Ability to keep a neat and detailed laboratory notebook.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience with handling and maintaining mouse breeding colonies, including transgenic mice and inducible mouse models.
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
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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
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Jil Tardiff \| jtardiff@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/20/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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