Research Technician III

Research Technician III

Position Highlights:
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Research Technician III in the lab of Dr. Xinxin Ding at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. This position will support research conducted by senior researchers in molecular toxicology. The work conducted will mainly include detection and quantification of metabolites and biomarkers in various tissues and characterization of cellular responses to chemical exposures.

The results will help with understanding how environmental chemicals cause tissue injury.

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.

• Perform sample processing for LC-MS/MS analysis.
• Perform enzyme assays, including optimizing conditions, preparing reagents, initiating reactions, monitoring reactions, calculating rate and analyzing.
• Assist with the operation of a woodsmoke or dust exposure system where mice will be exposed to smoke generated from burning pine wood or dust collected from mining sites. Duties include adding mice to exposure chambers, observing the animals during exposure through viewing window, and removing them after exposure, as well as cleaning the exposure chambers. Other hazardous materials, such as synthetic dusts, may also be studied.
• Conduct gene expression analysis, including sample collection, cDNA synthesis, amplification & detection, sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis.
• Conduct histopathology studies to include tissue acquisition, fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with rodents required.
• Knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences.

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 equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• BS or higher in pharmaceutical sciences; skills with mass spectrometry.

Dr. Xinxin Ding
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