Research Technologist I

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Technologist I performs standard laboratory procedures with some independence under the general supervision of a principal investigator or Research Technician. The role supports efficient laboratory operations by executing experimental protocols, collecting and recording data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. It may also involve complex procedures and providing guidance to students.

The technologist performs experiments and analyzes data with minimal mentoring. They may make original research contributions by writing, presenting at meetings, or assisting with grant applications. They provide periodic project updates to a department mentor and staff, and, when appropriate, at a national meeting or through submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

The role maintains accurate experimental records and develops computer skills for database searching, data acquisition, and data entry. It also requires learning basic-science research techniques with faculty mentors, including developing hypotheses, designing experiments to test them, and implementing new research approaches. The technologist must follow hospital policies and safety practices and attend required in-services on biohazard, infectious, and safety issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science field.
• Experience in a research laboratory or equivalent.
• Strong foundation in laboratory techniques.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliability, adherence to safety practices, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an intern or student research technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and analyze data with minimal mentoring.
• Execute experimental protocols, collect and record data, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Provide guidance to students when needed.
• Write, present at meetings, or assist with grant applications as requested.
• Present periodic project updates to a department mentor and staff and, when appropriate, at a national meeting or for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments.
• Use computer skills for database searching, data acquisition, and data entry.
• Learn research techniques in the basic sciences with faculty mentor(s), develop hypotheses, design experiments, and implement new approaches to research investigations.
• Follow hospital policies and safety practices and attend required in-services regarding biohazard, infectious, and safety issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level