Research Technologist II

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.

 

U.S News & World Report 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

St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center and the Barrow Neurological Institute® (BNI) have consistently been recognized for clinical and research excellence in an academic medical center setting and for the high quality of patient and employee experiences in the organizations. Laboratory-based research and patient-oriented clinical studies have international stature and often involve extensive collaborations with academic and industry partners regionally nationally and globally. There are educational experiences at secondary school undergraduate graduate and post-graduate levels. Administrative functions ensure that there is safe ethical and responsible conduct of research and facilitate research management and interfaces with other units in the Hospital and Institute. Opportunities exist to become part of this unique and dynamic enterprise. JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a RESEARCH TECHNICIAN to perform complex and novel procedures as a laboratory professional with a great degree of independence under the general supervision of a Principal Investigator (PI). Uses proven or develops as needed new scientific method(s) for new and routine experiments. Provides guidance to all personnel working in the laboratory. Maintains expertise on all matters concerning assigned laboratory personnel equipment and procedures. A Research Technician II position is available starting from April 2025 for a highly motivated candidate in the laboratory of Dr. Mohanakumar PhD. at the Norton Thoracic Institute in Phoenix Arizona. Dr. Mohanakumar is the director of the Norton Thoracic Institute Research Laboratory and his research focuses on the immunological mechanisms of graft injury and rejection after solid organ transplant. By working with pre-clinical models and human biological samples the candidate will be involved in translational research exploring the contribution of small extracellular vesicles and cellular immunity to clinical outcomes in solid organ transplants. The Mohanakumar laboratory seeks to advance knowledge in the field of transplant immunology with the final goal of improving recipients; quality of life and survival.  Primary Duties and Responsibilities ● Processing storage and organization of human and pre-clinical biological samples. ● Assist with research studies experiments and assays including data collection solution preparation and equipment set-up and maintenance. ● Perform data entry and maintain data files on research. ● Prepare tissue cultures reagents probe tests (etc.). ● Comply with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions. ● Ensure lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures. ● Miscellaneous duties including but not limited to assisting with general lab maintenance and cleaning coordinating equipment repairs ordering and shipping. ● Perform other duties as assigned.  This position works in a laboratory environment with potential biological and chemical hazards exposure. Therefore the candidate must be physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research preclinical models.   For more information please contact Dr. Thalachallour Mohanakumar: tm.kumar@dignityhealth.org   

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:Two (2) years prior experience in a research clinical or other scientific environment required. Bachelor’s degree required. Familiar with laboratory techniques. Working knowledge of the scientific method. Familiar with basic computer skills required.   Preferred:Four (4) years of prior experience in a research clinical or other scientific environment preferred.MS Degree preferred.Demonstrates an ability to continually improve performance preferred.Familiar with laboratory techniques and basic computer skills preferred Preferred Qualifications ● Experience with basic molecular biology techniques and flow cytometry. ● Excellent basic laboratory organizational and record-keeping skills. ● Familiarity with clinical databases and electronic medical record systems● Ability to work independently and communicate with laboratory staff and investigators● Performs laboratory administrative functions such as scheduling common equipment purchasing/maintaining contracts on equipment and procedures for record-keeping systems.