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Research Professional I
Posting Number req17167
Department Cellular & Molecular Medicine
Department Website Link https://cmm.arizona.edu/
Location University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights The Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Professional I to work in Dr. Shanna Hamilton’s research laboratory. The Hamilton lab studies mechanisms of calcium-dependent arrhythmia in models of both inherited and acquired heart disease, from molecule-cell-organ-organism level, with the goal of finding new therapeutic strategies to prevent arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. The researcher may be responsible for performing basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques in a laboratory including western blotting, cell culture, qPCR, and confocal microscopy. They will assist with animal husbandry and isolation of cardiac myocytes. They will also assist with laboratory management including ordering supplies, inventory of biological samples, and maintenance/training of instruments.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Design, organize, manage, and carry out analytical techniques and subsequent analysis to drive the PI's research.
  • Design research methods in collaboration with senior researchers in Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM). Collect and analyze data, and create databases for research purposes. Work with researchers to identify and recommend solutions to problems. 
  • Use analyzed data to prepare research reports, write literature reviews, and support development of grant applications. 
  • Manage rodent colonies and assist with husbandry.
  • Isolate cardiac myocytes for primary cell culture.
  • Perform mRNA and protein expression and structure and function studies using qPCR, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, western blot, and recombinant protein expression.
  • Carry out specialized techniques including live-cell confocal microscopy.
  • Assist and train PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to perform and design experiments and on the various techniques utilized in the lab. Direct and assist staff research technicians.
  • Assist with laboratory management, including ordering, inventory, and maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
  • One (1) year of relevant work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications* Prior UA research experience.
* Rodent husbandry experience.
* Biochemistry (western blot) experience.
* Cell culture experience.
* Experience with statistical analysis and preparation and curation of data for manuscripts.
* 2-4 years of research laboratory experience.
FLSA 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 DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 6
Career Stream and Level PC1
Job Family Researchers & Scientists
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 Shanna Hamilton | shannahamilton@arizona.edu
Open Date 8/2/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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.

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