A full-time Research Scientist position is available in the multidisciplinary cardiovascular research laboratory of Dr. Chiamvimonvat in the Department Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
The candidate should have experience performing research in a laboratory setting and should have authored peer-reviewed research publications. Applicants should be detail-oriented, conscientious, able to work independently as well as in a team under direction of the principal investigator, and have the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.
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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
Develop, plan, design, and conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research. Review progress and evaluate results.
Formulate research methods, and develop or collaborate in the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment.
Recommend solutions for research methodology by interpreting principles and analyzing complex facts.
Perform aspects related to cellular and molecular biology research that include, but are not limited to:
- qRT-PCR.
- Immunoblotting.
- Immunocytofluorescence.
- Histological preparations and imaging.
- Cell culture.
- Molecular cloning.
- Generation of DNA expression constructs.
- Development and preparation of adenoviruses and adeno-associated viruses for expression construct gene transfer.
Review and edit protocols to ensure coherence, completeness, and consistency.
Participate in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
Participate in the writing and research for publications and presentations.
Guide the work of others and/or provides guidance to a specialized laboratory or research area.
Manage daily laboratory operations, including supplies ordering and lab inventories related to cellular and molecular
biology techniques that will include common use items (e.g., compressed gas, dry ice and liquid nitrogen).
Coordinate laboratory work, including lab equipment management.
Data analysis, spreadsheet management, and data presentations.
Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies inventory.
Serve as the biosafety and chemical safety officer for TCRC, including the management of all lab safety and approval protocols.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
Skilled in grant writing and manuscript preparation.
Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology or a related field, master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience performing the following cell and molecular biological techniques:
o molecular biology, expression construct design, preparation and use.
o cell culture for testing expression construct function.
o qRT-PCR.
o immunoblotting.
o immunocytofluorescence and related microscopy.
