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Research Technician I (Temporary)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Sep 15, 2026

Research Technician I (Temporary)
Posting Number	req27052
Department	Community Environment & Policy
Department Website Link	https://publichealth.arizona.edu/departments/community-environment-policy
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) at the University of Arizona features the Community, Environment and Policy Department, which focuses on community health, environmental exposures, and health policy. MEZCOPH invites applicants to apply to join our team as a Research Technician I. The purpose of this position is to catalogue the Alaskan fish collection held in the University of Arizona's ichthyology museum to improve its utility for researchers. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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	Replenish ethanol to maintain sample integrity. Label specimen jars and boxes. Organize samples by collection location. Catalogue fish specimens in an Excel database. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Background knowledge in ichthyology and curation of biological specimens. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor's degree
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	30
Job FTE	0.75
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$16.50 - $18.75
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	2
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	OC1
Job Family	Research & Lab
Job Function	Research
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date	12/23/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	Frank Von Hippel I frankvonhippel@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/15/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
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