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Research Technician II (Extended Temporary Employment)

University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Aug 04, 2025
Research Technician II (Extended Temporary Employment)
Posting Number req23532
Department Tree Ring Laboratory
Department Website Link https://ltrr.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

This position supports a broad set of curatorial and technical needs within the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research. Time is to be split between curatorial activities such as cataloging and rehousing of collections, and laboratory activities in support of sample analysis.


This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide routine dendrochronological support. Cutting, sanding, digitization and measuring of wood samples.
  • Assisting with preparation of wood samples for chemical analysis including stable isotope and radiocarbon following established steps and protocols.
  • Broad assistance with a range of museum curatorial activities including: cataloging; rehousing; inventory; loan processing; labeling of collections under supervision.
  • Assist with the organization of samples arriving in the laboratory for archiving, dendrochronology and chemical analysis. This includes recording samples into existing logs/database, following set procedures for freeze treatment of samples, labeling and communication with LTRR staff and faculty as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of museum curation, wet lab procedures and dendrochronological methods.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Non-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 DOE
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 3
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.

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Career Stream and Level OC2
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 2/22/2026
Contact Information for Candidates For additional information please contact Dr. Peter Brewer
pbrewer@arizona.edu.
Open Date 7/29/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
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