Research Technician II, Child Health (College of Medicine, Phoenix)

Performs laboratory tests and technical procedures in support of research and development and translational research projects following established protocols and instructions. Collects, records, organizes, and maintains experimental data, observations, and research documentation. Assists research staff by preparing materials, reagents, samples, and equipment required for nanoparticle-based gene therapy studies and other assigned research projects; performs established laboratory procedures, documents experimental activities, and maintains research records in accordance with laboratory protocols. Performs routine laboratory procedures associated with animal studies, including preparation of materials, sample collection, tissue processing, RNA extraction, and related activities according to established procedures. Provides administrative and technical support in the preparation of research documentation, reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative data records. Maintains laboratory work areas, supplies, and research materials to support ongoing studies. Assists with data entry, organization, and compilation of experimental results for review by research staff. Maintains laboratory spreadsheets, databases, and shared records used for tracking research activities and study data. Supports breeding colony activities and maintenance of transgenic mouse models according to established laboratory procedures. Performs routine cell culture activities, including maintaining cell lines, preparing materials, and supporting experimental procedures under established protocols. Assists with routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination of repairs for laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Monitors laboratory inventories and communicates supply needs to designated laboratory personnel. Under senior researchers' supervision, performs established molecular biology and laboratory techniques, including bacterial culture, DNA extraction, qPCR, Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, luciferase assays, flow cytometry, and related procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols. Assists research staff with experiment preparation, sample processing, and study activities. Supports animal research activities by preparing materials, maintaining records, and assisting with approved procedures. Compiles and summarizes laboratory data and research information for review by senior research personnel. Coordinates laboratory meetings, schedules routine activities, and assists with laboratory event planning. Serves as a point of contact for routine communications with internal and external partners regarding laboratory operations. Assists with laboratory compliance activities by maintaining records, completing required documentation, and communicating procedural requirements to laboratory personnel. Conducts routine laboratory inspections and maintains chemical, supply, and equipment inventories. Performs assigned technical tasks in support of animal research studies, including preparing materials, assisting with animal handling and approved procedures, collecting and labeling samples, maintaining breeding and census records, entering study data, and ensuring research documentation is complete and current according to established laboratory procedures. Supports laboratory documentation activities by incorporating approved revisions into standard operating procedures, maintaining document records and version control, distributing updated procedures, and ensuring laboratory files are complete, current, and properly organized. Maintains procedural records and communicates updates to laboratory personnel as directed. Monitors laboratory activities for adherence to established procedures and reports concerns to supervisory or research staff. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.