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Dignity Health Research Technologist in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
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Responsibilities
The Department of Translational Neurosciences at the Barrow Neurological Institute is seeking a Research Technician I to join our team. Main responsibilities will include assisting with all aspects of small animal model research including husbandry of rodent colonies survival surgery behavior tests as well as tissue collection and processing for histology. Experience in molecular and cellular biology is a plus in which case candidate can assist in cell culture maintenance and basic DNA purifications and PCR reactions.
Skills needed include careful record keeping writing up laboratory procedures and conducting basic experiments to test new hypotheses. The candidate is also expected to participate in general duties of lab operations such as inventory keeping preparation of stock reagents/glassware. Active participation in lab meetings journal clubs and other lab events is required. Must be a team player and able to multitask.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Science or Biology required
1- 2 year experience working in a research lab setting.
Experience or background in neuroscience preferred but not required.
Experience in a research laboratory or equivalent is required.
Experience as an intern or student research technician is preferred.
Must have excellent math skills and fundamental knowledge and background in the biological sciences.
Pay Range
$17.12 - $23.54 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.