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Responsibilities

St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center and the Barrow Neurological Institute® (BNI) have consistently been recognized for clinical and research excellence in an academic medical center setting and for the high quality of patient and employee experiences in the organizations. Laboratory-based research and patient-oriented clinical studies have international stature and often involve extensive collaborations with academic and industry partners regionally nationally and globally. There are educational experiences at secondary school undergraduate graduate and post-graduate levels. Administrative functions ensure that there is safe ethical and responsible conduct of research and facilitate research management and interfaces with other units in the Hospital and Institute. Opportunities exist to become part of this unique and dynamic enterprise.

The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is currently recruiting a highly motivated and driven research technician (B.S. or M.S.) to join our animal modeling team focusing on cutting edge Phase 0/II clinical trials for glioblastoma at BNI. Candidates should have prior experience in preclinical studies. Experience in conducting drug treatment studies and knowledge of signal transduction pathways is preferred. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is a non-conventional non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology to identify the most promising first-in-class therapies for brain tumor patients.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Perform in vivo preclinical studies involving complex procedures including drug treatments.

• Record results make observations analyze data and interpret results.

• Keep track of in vivo experiments and maintain orderly records of preclinical studies.

• Conduct regular health checks for animals.

• Manage lab supplies relevant for in vivo work.

• Conduct training for in vivo procedures during onboarding

• Work closely with the project manager to plan and coordinate in vivo studies

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in working with in vivo preclinical models.

• Able to critically review information and understand new concepts with minimal assistance.

• Basic math quantitative and analytical skills necessary

• Strong organization skills

• Applicants should have at least a Bachelor’s degree or M.S. in biological sciences with 4 years of research experience.

• A background in neuroscience or oncology is desirable but not required.

• Attention to detail and strong verbal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of MS Office.

Additional requirements: Three letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Two (2) years prior experience in a research clinical or other scientific environment required.

Bachelor’s degree required. Familiar with laboratory techniques.

Working knowledge of the scientific method.

Familiar with basic computer skills required.

Preferred:

Four (4) years of prior experience in a research clinical or other scientific environment preferred.

MS Degree preferred.

Demonstrates an ability to continually improve performance preferred.

Familiar with laboratory techniques and basic computer skills preferred

Overview

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

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Pay Range

$19.73 - $27.13 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.