Senior Research Assistant

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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.

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Founded more than 25 years ago and originally spearheaded by Dr. Volker Sonntag and Dr. Curtis Dickman, the Spine Biomechanics Laboratory remains committed to improving healthcare through an increased understanding of the mechanical performance of the human spinal column, and how this fascinating mobile structure is affected by disease, trauma, and surgical intervention. Engaged with top neurosurgeons, research fellows, residents, and students, our core team of engineers perform studies that identify the best current treatment methods and implant designs, aiding surgeons in how to best treat patients requiring spinal surgery. Today our laboratory utilizes state of the art technologies including robotics, optical strain mapping, and computer simulations to advance our field of study, and to support treatment innovations leading to successful long term outcomes for patients with back pain.

We are seeking a Senior Research Assistant to join our team!  Performs routine to complex procedures in one or more sections of the laboratory facilities under the supervision of either a principal investigator, staff scientist, research associate, or postdoctoral fellow. Will be expected to use proven scientific method(s) in the conduct of new and routine experiments. May be required to present findings in either written or verbal form with emphasis on maintaining a record of experimental findings.

Experience
Exposure to laboratory techniques appropriate to those executed in the multidisciplinary medical laboratory.
Science background must be applicable to type of lab position applying for.

Education
Masters of Science or equivalent training and experience (four year college degree plus two years of relevant practical experience in a science or research field).