Research Technologist-Zhu Lab (1-Year Limited Tenure)

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

5d•$28 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Research Technologist in a cardiovascular research lab at Mayo Clinic Arizona (Phoenix). The role involves setting up and performing routine lab procedures to support lab goals and grant commitments, such as assays, cell/tissue culture, and animal studies. The technologist will monitor results, report unusual outcomes, suggest modifications, and collect, enter, and summarize data. Responsibilities also include assisting with lab equipment and supply maintenance, performing basic statistical data analysis, preparing tables/charts/graphs, and organizing data. The role will involve presenting at research laboratory meetings and contributing to manuscript writing. The position works under supervision but may perform some assignments independently as approved by the Principal Investigator. This is a limited tenure position approved for one year, with a possibility of extension or conversion to a regular position. Sponsorship is not provided for this role, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

Expertise in at least one of the following fields: molecular biology or animal surgery.

Responsibilities

Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, grant commitments, i.e. assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.
Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications.
Collects, enters and summarizes data.
Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.
Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data.
Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts.
Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.