What are the responsibilities and job description for the Researcher/Scientist III, TCRC (College of Medicine-Phoenix) position at arizona?
- Develop, plan, design, and conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research. Review progress and evaluate results.
- Formulate research methods, and develop or collaborate in the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment.
- Recommend solutions for research methodology by interpreting principles and analyzing complex facts.
- Perform aspects related to cellular and molecular biology research that include, but are not limited to:
• qRT-PCR
• Immunoblotting
• Immunocytofluorescence
• Histological preparations and imaging
• Cell culture
• Molecular cloning
• Generation of DNA expression constructs
• Development and preparation of adenoviruses and adeno-associated viruses for expression construct gene transfer - Review and edit protocols to ensure coherence, completeness, and consistency.
- Participate in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
- Participate in the writing and research for publications and presentations.
- Guide the work of others and/or provides guidance to a specialized laboratory or research area.
- Manage daily laboratory operations, including supplies ordering and lab inventories related to cellular and molecular biology techniques that will include common use items (e.g., compressed gas, dry ice and liquid nitrogen).
- Coordinate laboratory work, including lab equipment management.
- Data analysis, spreadsheet management, and data presentations.
- Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies inventory.
- Serve as the biosafety and chemical safety officer for TCRC, including the management of all lab safety and approval protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of coordinating experiments, and completing analysis, statistics, and interpretation.
- Skilled in grant writing and manuscript preparation.
- Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.