Research Technician

Full Time
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Posted
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Overview


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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.


We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.


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routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a Research Technician to join our team. Will be responsible to prepare and maintain human induced pluripotent stem cell cultures and differentiate into CNS cell types (Neurons, Glia). Assist in general lab duties (ordering/media preparation/basic molecular and biochemistry techniques).

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor, is responsible for generating and maintaining human primary cell cultures.
  • Work requires basic knowledge of sterile tissue culture following established procedures and protocols: basic tissue culture, cell separation methods, electrophoretic separations, assays, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques.
  • Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, counts orders upon receipt.
  • The work entails providing research assistance and conducting experimental studies with human adult stem cells under laboratory conditions under approved protocols.

Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field.
Experience Requirement:
Sterile tissue culture experience required!

Assists a laboratory head in the conduct of experiments and in clerical matters pertaining to laboratory daily operations. Educationally-based experience in a research setting preferred.
Located in Phoenix, AZ, this position is critical to the success of St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health.
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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Undergraduate (BA/BS) Background in science field.
Experience in a research laboratory or equivalent is required.
Must have excellent math skills and fundamental knowledge and background in the biological sciences.

Pay Range

$17.12 - $23.54 /hour

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