Student Research Tech I
US-AZ-PHOENIX
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 462202
Type: Day
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Overview: Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,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, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (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. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus. Responsibilities: Our laboratory is conducting translational research on cerebrovascular diseases including brain aneurysms and stroke. We use preclinical models cell culture and molecular approaches. We are looking for a research technician to work with lab personnel on various projects. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the biology and genetics of cerebrovascular diseases and prior research experience in this field. As a Student Research Intern, you will be a central figure supporting critical research initiatives, contributing directly to various stages of research under the guidance of experienced professionals. You will play a vital role in advancing scientific or academic knowledge and gaining invaluable practical experience. Every day, you will meticulously assist with diverse research tasks, which may include data collection, analysis, literature reviews, experiment preparation, or contributing to reports and presentations. You will also diligently adhere to all research protocols, ethical guidelines, and confidentiality standards, ensuring the integrity and validity of all activities. To be successful in this role, you will combine a strong academic background in a relevant field, a keen interest in research, and exceptional attention to detail. You will demonstrate a proactive learning approach, strong analytical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to inquiry and discovery. * Performs experiments and analysis of data with mentoring. * Presents periodic project updates to department mentor and staff and if appropriate to a national meeting and/or for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. * Maintains accurate record of experiments, develops comprehensive computer skills for database searching, data acquisition, and data entry. * Adheres to and is familiar with the policies and safety practices of the hospital, attends all required in-services regarding biohazard, infectious, and safety issues. * Learns techniques necessary to conduct research in the basic sciences with a faculty mentor(s). Learns how to develop a hypothesis, design experiments to test that hypothesis, and implement new approaches to research investigations. Qualifications: Required * High School Diploma Graduate required * Undergraduate (BA/BS) Background in science field preferred
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