Research Technician II

This Research Technician II position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Perform antibody-based or enzyme activity-based assays using assay kits, to include initiating reactions, monitoring reactions, measuring products, calculating rate or amounts. Perform immunoblot analysis of protein expression, to include optimizing conditions, preparing reagents, performing immunoblotting and densitometry, and calculating amounts. Collect mouse tissue samples for analysis. Conduct gene expression analysis, to include cDNA Synthesis, Amplification Detection using PCR. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work with rodents. Knowledge of biological sciences.