Senior Research Assistant

OverviewHello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)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/) .Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.ResponsibilitiesSt. 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.JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a dynamic SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT to perform routine to complex procedures in one or more sections of the laboratory facilities under the supervision of either a principal investigator staff scientist research associate or postdoctoral fellow. Will be expected to use proven scientific method(s) in the conduct of new and routine experiments. May be required to present findings in either written or verbal form with emphasis on maintaining a record of experimental findings. Exposure to laboratory techniques appropriate to those executed in the multidisciplinary medical laboratory. Science background must be applicable to type of lab position applying for. Exposure to laboratory techniques appropriate to those executed in the multidisciplinary medical laboratory. Science background must be applicable to type of lab position applying for.Our laboratory is working on the translational research of cerebrovascular diseases including brain aneurysms and stroke. We use pre-clinical models cell culture molecular approaches. We are looking for a research assistant who will work with lab personnel on various projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in life science bioengineering or related fields. The candidate should have basic knowledge in biology biochemistry microbiology and genetics.Located in Phoenix AZ this position is critical to the success of St. Josephs Hospital Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health.QualificationsBachelor's Degree Required.Exposure to laboratory techniques appropriate to those executed in the multidisciplinary medical laboratory.Science background must be applicable to type of lab position applying for.Pay Range$21.70 - $29.84 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.