Student Research Technician

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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.

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The Thurston Innovation Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Student Research Technician to join our multidisciplinary team.

This position is ideal for an undergraduate or graduate student interested in neuroscience biomedical engineering computer science or a related field. The student tech will support the development and testing of software solutions medical devices and educational tools aimed at advancing patient care and neuroscience research.

Key Responsibilities: Assist with the prototyping and testing of digital tools and medical devices. Contribute to user interface development data collection workflows and basic programming tasks. Support data acquisition analysis and documentation related to ongoing projects. Help prepare research materials presentations and educational content. Collaborate with engineers clinicians and researchers in iterative development cycles. Qualifications: Current enrollment in a university program related to neuroscience engineering computer science or life sciences. Familiarity with programming (i.e. Python MATLAB or JavaScript) or software development is preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team. Interest in innovation and translational research in a clinical environment.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of healthcare research and innovation. Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate academic commitments.

Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix Arizona is an international leader in the treatment research and education of brain and spinal diseases conditions and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton MD one of the world’s top neurosurgeons the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions. Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for neurosurgery. In addition U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for neuro-rehabilitation in the country. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Comprehensive Stroke. Barrow boasts a Level I trauma center CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow is home to the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world. Highly regarded for neuroscience education for decades Barrow is ranked by Doximity as first in the nation for its neurosurgery residency program and 45th for neurology. Barrow has contributed to many breakthroughs in neuroscience and neurosurgery including refining the cardiac standstill procedure isolating the gene for the inherited form of cerebral cavernous malformations and pioneering thoracoscopic spinal surgery. We are a leader in harnessing innovative technologies and procedures such as minimally invasive spine surgery microscopic techniques and robotic spine surgery.

Background in biology or chemistry preferred.

High School/GED Diploma Required 

Knowledge of research clinical or other scientific environment required.

Fundamental knowledge and background in the biological sciences or related field preferred.

Preferred: Familiar with laboratory techniques. Demonstrates an ability to continually improve performance.

Familiar with advanced computer skills and with aptitude to learn proper laboratory or clinical study techniques preferred.