Research Technician II, Sarver Heart Center (Multiple Positions)

For almost 40 years, the Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovative therapies. Our scientists, physicians, and nurses have significantly advanced the field of cardiovascular medicine and transformed cardiovascular science and patient care worldwide. The center has recently appointed a new Director, Dr, Hesham Sadek, whose vision for the center is excellence in cardiovascular care, research, and education.

The Sarver Heart Center is seeking Research Technician II's to provide basic experiment support and execution, equipment maintenance, and data collection and analysis duties for the various labs in the Center.

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!

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Perform Experiments:

• Performs basic set up of research experiments and tests and conducts these experiments according to defined protocols.
• Seeks guidance from the PI and other lab members, as needed.
• Become familiar with study, applicable background research, laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with lab procedures, protocols, and quality control.

Equipment:

• Set up lab equipment and operate surgical devices following established instruction and procedures.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot scientific apparatuses, equipment and instruments specific to assignment.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain lab equipment.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Assist with research sample collection and specimen preparation.
• Maintain logs, records, notes, data, and spreadsheets to document the results of experiments and facilitate data analysis.
• Collect and compile research data. Complete basic calculations of test results.

Administrative:

• Provides routine and technical administrative support to research projects (ordering supplies, maintain inventory, scanning, photocopies, labeling, filing, record keeping, etc.)
• Participate in lab meetings and other scientific discussions.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.

• Prior experience in cardiology research techniques (cardiology background preferred).
• Prior surgical experience working with small/large animals to include aseptic surgical techniques.
• Experience with interpretation of cardiac MRI, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms.