Research Technician II - Department of Surgery (Part-Time)

Research Technician II - Department of Surgery (Part-Time)

Posting Number
req25282

Department
Surgery

Department Website Link

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Technician to assist Dr. Craig Weinkauf with a research project titled Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease Risk. The project involves working with patients and utilizing advanced MRI techniques, as well as other brain and vascular imaging modalities.

The applicant should possess excellent people skills and be highly self-motivated and hardworking. Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in English, Psychology, or a scientific field, prior experience working with adults over 50 years old, and those looking to work on this research project for 2 years or more.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Perform Experiments:

• Perform set up of research experiments and tests and conducts these experiments according to defined protocols, while seeking guidance from the Pl and other lab members, as needed.
• Become familiar with study, applicable background research, laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with lab procedures, protocols, and quality control.

Equipment:

• Set up lab equipment and operate surgical devices following established instruction and procedures.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot scientific apparatuses, equipment and instruments specific to assignment. Clean, sterilize, and maintain lab equipment.

Data collection and analysis:

• Assist with research sample collection and specimen preparation.
• Maintain logs, records, notes, data, and spreadsheets to document the results of experiments, compiling research data and facilitating data analysis.

Administrative:

• Provide administrative support to research projects (ordering supplies, maintain inventory, scanning, photocopies, labeling, filing, record keeping, etc.)
• Participate in lab meetings and other scientific discussions.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
19

Job FTE
.49

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Research

Benefits Eligible
No Benefits

Rate of Pay
$16.50-$20.63

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
3

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.


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Career Stream and Level
OC2

Job Family
Research & Lab

Job Function
Research

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Casandra Sanchez

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Open Date
2/24/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

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