Research Technician

100512BR

Campus: Tempe

Research Technician

Job Description

A Research Technician position is available in the Tseng lab at the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center at Arizona State University. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work in collaboration with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers studying how normal aging leads to neurodegenerative diseases. A successful candidate would be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently following supervision and guidance on lab technique and safety. Previous experience in basic molecular biology and biochemistry lab techniques is advantageous, but training will be provided for all duties. This position is an excellent opportunity to develop technical tools and foster critical thinking and analytical skills valuable for a career in research. Check out the lab website for what we do: https://htsenglab.org

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

ASU Banner NDRC

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$20.40 - $25.50 per hour; DOE

Essential Duties

• Molecular biology work, including preparation for and assistance with PCR genotyping, western blotting, and molecular cloning.
• Preparation of solutions, buffers, and standard culture media.
• Mouse colony management and husbandry.
• Culture of cell lines and primary mouse neurons.
• Transfection of DNA into cell lines and primary neurons.
• Immunohistochemistry staining of human or rodent brain sections.
• Maintain and record results in a lab notebook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Four years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Tissue culture experience is preferred but not required, training will be provided.
• Experience in rodent colony maintenance and molecular biology is a plus but not required.

Working Environment

• Regular activities require ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, to be able to prioritize tasks; to manage conflict: to interact in a team environment: and to communicate through verbal and written work.  
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting and laboratory subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating; a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distance to perform work.  
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds. 
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and / or are subject to resolution of conflicts.  
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions. 
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment before entering laboratories such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, closed toe shoes and respirator.  

Department Statement

For the eighth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all eight years the category has existed. 

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers.   

At the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team. 

Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator . 

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.