Research Technologist II (Multiple Positions)

Position Highlights

The Department of Pathology seeks qualified candidates to apply for Research Technologist II positions. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Arizona Repository personnel. These positions will help build reporting infrastructure that will maintain reporting standards for all specimen data captured at the ANCHOR biorepository and provide support in data entry and record-keeping for the specimens. This position will also assist in record cleaning/investigation where data sets are analyzed using a combination of software and physical review.

Within the areas of health care delivery, research and teaching, the Department of Pathology serves to bridge basic science and patient care. We continuously adapt to the medical needs of the patients we serve. We have taken a key role in the development of personalized medicine in coordination with our hospitals, the Arizona Cancer Center, additional Centers of Excellence (i.e., Sarver Heart Center) and the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

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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Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently design and build complex scientific data and statistical analysis capturing systems, software, and reporting infrastructure that will maintain reporting standards for all specimen data captured at the ANCHOR biorepository.
• Collaborate with team members to extract, analyze, and use captured tissue collection and biobanking data in ongoing research and proposal writing to support documents for grant and contract proposals.
• Provide technical and scientific expertise to researchers, staff, and students in the inventory management, workflow, and data use/analysis of the ANCHOR biorepository.
• Collaborate with scientists to identify the appropriate data collection processes and procedures using computer unique networks and dashboard systems to maintain specimen inventory of the highest quality samples.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating procedures to track specimen history and locations.
• Report on and prevent variables and issues that could negatively impact specimen quality. Modify processes and capturing systems to counteract and correct adverse effects.
• Develop and adapt procedures and techniques to fit specific experiment requirements.
• Operate, calibrate, and conduct performance checks on integrated laboratory databases
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Ability to analyze and report on large data sets.
• Ability to learn and use unfamiliar computer software.
• Skills to develop efficient computer reporting practices.
• Mastery Microsoft Excel skills.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior laboratory, data, and statistical analysis experience.
  
  

FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryResearchBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$59,404 - $74,254Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Grade8Compensation GuidanceThe 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. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum$59404Grade Range Midpoint$74254Grade Range Maximum$89105Career Stream and LevelPC2Job FamilyResearch & LabJob FunctionResearchType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies3Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesMonika Schmelz, PhD | schmelz@arizona.eduOpen Date6/27/2024Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantDiversity StatementAt 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.Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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