Research Technician II

The Clinical and Translational Sciences Initiative (CTSI) is seeking a Full-time Research Technician II. CTSI developed and will house the CTSI Biospecimen Medical Biorepository. The Research Technician will assist with sample receiving/registering, sample processing, cataloging and storage, and maintaining high level of quality and record keeping.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Sample Processing Laboratory:

• Receive and register samples delivered/dropped off for processing.
• Processing samples following established protocols.
• Assure proper record keeping and logs of sample processing, sample amounts, and any anomalies or issues with the samples.
• Utilizing various instruments to process samples for long-term storage such as: centrifuge, pipettes, biological hoods/cabinets, etc.

Sample Cataloging and Tracking:

• Assure proper record keeping of all samples in redcap and open specimen including, logging all specimens, amounts, concentrations, etc. into redcap sample logs and sample management system, open specimen.
• Assure all records are up to date with chain of custody for samples as soon as they are received/accepted into the CTSI Biobank lab.

Inventory/Supplies:

• Keep track of all laboratory supplies, notifying regulatory administrator and leadership on supplies needs and qualities for supply ordering.
• Monitor nitrogen tanks and dewars, refilling dewars with liquid nitrogen and informing leadership and regulatory administrator when new nitrogen tanks need to be ordered.

Quality Management and Sample Dissemination:

• Assisting regulatory administrator with monthly quality control checks.
• Work with regulatory administrator on all request for samples to assure proper samples are pulled and prepared for release and distribution.

Misc. Duties:

• Provide recommendations on protocols and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous lab work needed to keep the lab operational.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to keep detailed records of processes.

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.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Prior experience working in a wet lab.
• Prior experience operating scientific instruments/equipment such as pipettes, centrifuge, biological hoods/cabinets.
• Prior experience with PBMC isolation.