Entry-level jobs in Phoenix, AZ

About the role

• Plan, design and conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research involving the use of mouse models, human tissue and blood samples. • Use biochemical, cellular, molecular, and pharmacological approaches to for mechanistic studies. • Use cutting-edge technologies for transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic studies. • Complete the assigned work in time. • Complete complex research projects at different stages (advanced through nearly completed). • Formulate, troubleshoot and optimize research methods and techniques as needed. • Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used. • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. • Analyze data and present results in the weekly laboratory meetings. • Attend seminars and scientific conferences when available. • Prepare and revise manuscripts for publication. • Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports. • Perform literature regularly and bring new ideas to the projects. • Work collaboratively with team members in the lab, and with scientific investigators within and outside of the University of Arizona. • Be willing to help each other. • Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing, proteomics, bioinformatics, confocal microscopy, in vivo physiological animal studies. • Knowledge of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis. • Skills in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and animal studies are required. • Excellent written and verbal communication.

What you'll bring

• Skills in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and animal studies are required.