The Renquist Laboratory at the University of Arizona is looking for a Research Technician II interested in conducting research aimed at understanding the metabolic and cardiovascular effects of obesity. Current research in the lab is focused on the role of the liver GABA shunt and liver GABA transporters in obesity induced hypertension, insulin resistance, and hyperinsulinemia. These studies include genetic models, drug development, and clinical translation.

Although this job posting is focused on what we know we'll be working on, we are sure that with the added knowledge the successful candidate will bring, we will branch out and expand our research horizons. We are happy to train anyone who brings a different set of expertise that will advance our work. Our goals are to continuously extend the scope and application of our findings. Investigators with complimentary, but different skills are key to reaching that goal and encouraged to apply.

Come join us in beautiful Tucson Arizona. Surrounded by 4 mountain ranges, Tucson is an ideal place for active people who love spending time outdoors. For the Foodies, Tucson is a UNESCO city of gastronomy. Dislike winter? Tucson is ideal for you. Love Winter? You can drive 30 minutes and you'll be in the winter wonderland that is Mount Lemmon, then drive back down for dinner on the Patio.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Help maintain our mouse colony
• Perform experiments on glucose homeostasis and vascular function in mice
• Perform surgeries on mice
• Perform wet lab research including genotyping, ELISAs, colorimetric assays, and enzyme activity assays.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills, is self-motivated, and has a high level of scientific enquiry
• Enjoys working in teams and values their colleagues
• Direct, yet polite, in their communication
• Ability to apply their existing skillset to improve their research while working in our research group

• High School Diploma or equivalent learning attained through experience is required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Wet lab experience, animal handling experience.
• BS in any relevant field (i.e., any biological science or chemistry).