Research Technician II - Department of Surgery (UPDATED)

This Research Technician II - Department of Surgery (UPDATED) position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Experimental Research Under general supervision, perform molecular biology, cell culture, histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy, flow cytometry sample preparation, protein and nucleic acid isolation, and other laboratory techniques. Assist with experimental optimization and troubleshooting. Assist with preparation of figures and documentation for publications and grant applications. Animal Research Support Perform animal procedures under approved IACUC protocols including murine wound healing models, injections, tissue harvesting, monitoring, and sample collection. Maintain breeding colonies and assist with colony management. Perform animal health observations and maintain accurate records. Contributions to Grant Proposals Assist the Principal Investigator and other lab members to create data/figures for grant proposals. Contribute preliminary data and analysis to ongoing funded projects progress reports. Laboratory Operations and Compliance Adhere to institutional policies, biosafety (BSL-2), and regulatory requirements (IACUC, IRB as applicable). Maintain accurate documentation of experiments and data in compliance with lab and sponsor standards. Contribute to lab organization, protocol development, and shared resource management. Data Collection, and Documentation Organize and maintain experimental datasets. Perform routine and basic analyses using GraphPad Prism, Excel, or similar software. Assist investigators with data interpretation and preparation of research reports. Knowledge, Skills Abilities: Working knowledge of molecular biology, cell culture, histology, microscopy, and immunostaining techniques. Proficiency in molecular biology, cell culture, and/or omics technologies. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strong scientific writing and presentation skills. Excellent organizational and documentation skills. Knowledge of regulatory compliance (IACUC, IRB, biosafety). Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.