Research Technologist-Zhu

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

3d

About The Position

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. Additional Information: The technologist will be expected to provide support as a surgical assistant during research animal procedures and will conduct cell culture, cryosectioning, immunostaining, microscopy, basic molecular biology experiments, animal breeding and cardiac imaging. The role also involves general laboratory maintenance and other related duties as assigned. This is a one-year limited tenure position that may have the possibility of converting into regular position.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other relevant science, or an associates degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety.
• Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.
• Experience with basic data analysis is required.
• This position requires demonstrated writing skills.

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.
• Provide support as a surgical assistant during research animal procedures
• Conduct cell culture, cryosectioning, immunostaining, microscopy, basic molecular biology experiments, animal breeding and cardiac imaging.
• General laboratory maintenance and other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees