Position HighlightsThe College of Medicine-Tucson, Department of Psychiatry is leading the effort to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent psychiatric disorders, prepare future clinicians, provide state-of-the-art care, and give direction to community efforts to improve behavioral health. We are looking to hire Research Technician I positions that will conduct and support human subjects research by setting up and conducting study tasks in lab during sleep deprivation studies. The candidates will adhere to study protocol procedures and administers techniques to fit specific experiment requirements; and assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatuses. **Overnight and weekend shifts will be required for this position.**

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect computerized behavioral data from research participants during overnight sleep deprivation study runs.
• Apply scalp electrodes for polysomnography/EEG studies. Monitor polysomnography and EEG signals during sleep.
• Maintain highly detailed records, organize data, prepare data for computer input, and record computer output.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatuses.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a lab.
  
  

FLSANon-ExemptFull Time/Part TimePart TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week19Job FTE0.475Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryResearchBenefits EligibleNo BenefitsRate of Pay$16.50 - $20.63Compensation Typehourly rateGrade2Compensation GuidanceThe 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 LevelOC1Job FamilyResearch & LabJob FunctionResearchType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies4Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesBernard Stickell | bmsiii@arizona.eduOpen Date9/5/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn 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.

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