Job Description

Research Technician I, Cellular and Molecular Medicine (Full-Time) Posting Number
req26439 Department
Cellular & Molecular Medicine Department Website Link
https://cmm.arizona.edu/ Location
Tucson Campus Address
1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA Position Highlights

The Ottenheijm lab in the University of Arizona Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine is seeking a motivated, independent Research Technician for a joint position to support research focused on the structure and function of the cardiac and skeletal muscle proteins Titin and Nebulin and their role in disease

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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!
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Duties & Responsibilities

Perform experimental procedures under supervision, including:

• Perform muscle mechanics testing and confocal microscopy.
• Perform toe and tail tipping and PCR genotyping.
• Collect and record experimental data to assist analysis and interpretation.
• Perform mouse dissection.

Administrative work, including:

• Maintain compliance records and SOPs
• Care for research animals, including breeding and weaning
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and results, and enter data into laboratory databases
• Catalog specimens and samples
• Compile data and prepare summary reports for the investigator using established formats
• Assist in preparing data for publication and presentations at scholarly meetings
• Assist in troubleshooting routine technical issues

Assist with orienting new lab members and students to standard laboratory and animal procedures under supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to keep protocols, data, and samples organized with clear documentation recording how experiments were performed to ensure rigor and reproducibility.
• Ability to solve problems that may require some analysis and interpretation. They are expected to independently propose solutions to problems for manager review, requiring innovation and creativity. Be able to review the effectiveness of programs, projects, or systems within own group / function, and making necessary adjustments.
• Ability to effectively communicate with professionalism with immediate peers within assigned work group and facilitate interaction and information exchange with other work groups as required to perform role. Based on nature of the role, employee may field requests from others in the organization.
  
  

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc in Biology, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field, or equivalent learning attained through experience.
• Experience with laboratory work is required. Prior experience with PCR of mouse models.

FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Research Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
$16.50 - $18.75 Compensation Type
hourly rate Grade
2 Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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OC1 Job Family
Research & Lab Job Function
Research Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Coen Ottenheijm, coeno@arizona.edu Open Date
7/6/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
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