Research Technologist I
About The Position
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1895. It is dedicated to caring for the poor and underserved and is nationally recognized for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. The hospital houses several renowned institutes including the Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. It is also known for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, and orthopedics, attracting complex cases from around the world. St. Joseph's is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery and has a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. It is recognized as an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers.
Requirements
- Bachelors Other in science field and Experience in a research laboratory or equivalent, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Background in neuroscience biology or a related field is preferred.
- Experience as an intern or student research technician
Responsibilities
- Perform standard laboratory procedures with some independence, under the general supervision of a PI or Research Technician.
- Execute experimental protocols, collect/record data, and maintain lab equipment.
- Perform complex procedures and provide guidance to students.
- Performs experiments and analysis of data with minimal mentoring.
- May be asked to make original contributions to research by writing, presenting at meetings, assisting with grant applications.
- Presents periodic project updates to department mentor and staff and if appropriate to a national meeting and/or for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
- Maintains accurate record of experiments, develops comprehensive computer skills for database searching, data acquisition, and data entry.
- Adheres to and is familiar with the policies and safety practices of the hospital, attends all required in-services regarding biohazard, infectious, and safety issues.
- Learns techniques necessary to conduct research in the basic sciences with a faculty mentor(s).
- Capable of developing a hypothesis, design experiments to test that hypothesis, and implement new approaches to research investigations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
