Lab Technician - Phoenix, United States - Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation

Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation

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Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

**Lab Technician

Join a great team researching to help our military Veterans**We are a nonprofit medical research Foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. We offer our team members an opportunity to impact Veterans' health while enjoying a competitive salary, generous benefits, a collaborative environment, and flexible scheduling.

The Position:
We're looking for a lab technician to join our research team.

We are looking for a scientifically minded individual to join a team of investigators exploring and developing tools to better investigate neuroinflammation in injury and disease.

The pay range for the position is $16.83 to $19.00 per hour.

We pay 85% of the medical premiums for employees and family. We pay 100% of the vision benefit premium and 100% of the dental premium for employees. We offer life insurance, short and longterm disability benefits, a Simple IRA with matching funds (immediate vesting), vacation, and sick leave.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Knowledge and experience in basic lab techniques
Knowledge of microscopes and histology laboratory techniques
Experience with rat/mouse animal handling in a research environment
Knowledge of rodent basic biology, handling, and behavior testing
Knowledge of R or other statistical computing language
Ability to work and thrive in a team environment and possess a positive attitude
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including knowledge of MS Office
Good problemsolving, basic math, and quantitative and analytical skills
Able to critically review information and understand instructions and new concepts with mínimal assistance
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently with mínimal supervision
Focused and wellorganized with attention to detail and outstanding organization skills
Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Four years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Responsibilities:

Immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization studies with microscopy
Molecular biology experiments: RNA isolation, PCR and qPCR, protein isolation, western blot analysis, and immunofluorescence
Care, handling, and use of laboratory rat/mouse research animals, including drug delivery
Small animal (rodent) surgery and postsurgical care
Obtain biological samples and tissue, followed by tissue processing and analysis
Maintain detailed documentation of procedures and results
Maintain laboratory equipment and preparation of reagents
Other duties and studies as assigned

The Company:

Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation uniquely partners with the Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Services, universities, and pharmaceutical and device companies to conduct research benefiting military Veterans.

Our research activities matter
We bring cutting edge research outcomes to Veterans that makes a difference in their lives.

The Location:
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation is based in Phoenix, Arizona on the Phoenix VA Medical Center Campus.

Laboratory offices are situated in the beautiful Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building in downtown Phoenix in the middle of the University of Arizona/Arizona State University/Veterans Affairs academic triangle.

Why Should You Apply?