Research Technologist - CommonSpirit Health

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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.

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We are seeking a Research Technologist to join our team! Performs standard procedures as a laboratory professional with some degree of independence under the general supervision of a PI or Research Technician. May perform more complex and novel procedures and may be asked to provide guidance to students.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs experiments and analysis of data with minimal mentoring. May be asked to make original contributions to research by writing, presenting at meetings, assisting with grant applications.
• Presents periodic project updates to department mentor and staff and if appropriate to a national meeting and/or for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
• Maintains accurate record of experiments, develops comprehensive computer skills for database searching, data acquisition, and data entry.
• Adheres to and is familiar with the policies and safety practices of the hospital, attends all required in-services regarding biohazard, infectious, and safety issues

Experience in a research laboratory or equivalent is required.

Experience as an intern or student research technician is preferred.

Education
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate (BA/BS) Background in science field.
 
Special Skills
Must have excellent math skills and fundamental knowledge and background in the biological sciences.