Researcher/Scientist III, Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (Multiple Openings) (Phoenix)
University of Arizona
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Phoenix, AZ
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Posted March 28, 2026
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Responsibilities
- 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.
- Help to supervise and help postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants in the lab.
- Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.
Commitments
Attend seminars and scientific conferences when available.
Career Stream and Level PC3 Job Family Researchers & Scientists Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates
Open Date 6/5/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.
These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims.
As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Requirements
- Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, 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
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Skills
- Proven track record of creativity and established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Education
- (Required) – Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- (Not required) – Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Position Highlights
The Translational Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-P) is seeking multiple highly motivated candidate for full-time positions as Research Scientist in Dr. Yanqiao Zhang's laboratory. The lab focuses on obesity-related metabolic diseases (e.g., fatty liver disease, atherosclerosis). The successful candidates are expected to work independently and be productive and collaborative with other team members.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
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!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
Duties & Responsibilities
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.
Help to supervise and help postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants in the lab.
Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, 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
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of creativity and established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 8 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level PC3 Job Family Researchers & Scientists Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates
talent@arizona.edu
Open Date 6/5/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
The Translational Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-P) is seeking multiple highly motivated candidate for full-time positions as Research Scientist in Dr. Yanqiao Zhang's laboratory. The lab focuses on obesity-related metabolic diseases (e.g., fatty liver disease, atherosclerosis). The successful candidates are expected to work independently and be productive and collaborative with other team members.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
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!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
Duties & Responsibilities
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.
Help to supervise and help postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants in the lab.
Ensure regulatory compliance of research activities.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of scRNA-sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, 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
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of creativity and established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 8 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level PC3 Job Family Researchers & Scientists Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates
talent@arizona.edu
Open Date 6/5/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.