graduate researcher

graduate assistant

research assistant

postdoctoral research associate

assistant professor

University of Arizona

As a research assistant at the University of Arizona, my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. One of the standout aspects of working here is the friendly work environment. The team I work with is collaborative, supportive, and approachable, making it a great place to learn and grow professionally. Whether it’s the faculty or fellow research assistants, there’s always a sense of camaraderie, which makes even the most challenging tasks manageable.

Another major benefit is the great work-life balance. The university is mindful of the personal lives of its employees, which is a big plus when balancing work with other commitments. The flexible hours and manageable workload make it easy to stay productive without feeling overwhelmed.

The decent benefits package offered by the university is another perk. While not the most luxurious, it provides the essentials for healthcare and other needs, which helps ensure peace of mind when it comes to personal well-being.

I also appreciate the biweekly pay schedule. Having a predictable paycheck every two weeks allows for better financial planning, and it's a simple, stress-free system. Additionally, the fact that there’s no need to report time regularly makes things even more efficient. Trust and autonomy are highly valued here, which is a huge benefit.

If you’re a fan of good food, you'll also love the fact that there are great Mexican food places nearby. After a long day of research, it's nice to enjoy some of the best tacos and burritos just a short walk or drive away.

Finally, the awesome campus is a major plus. The University of Arizona is beautiful, with modern facilities and plenty of spots to relax or study outside. The sense of community on campus is palpable, and it’s a truly inspiring environment to work in.

Overall, being a research assistant at the University of Arizona has been a fulfilling and rewarding experience. The supportive work environment, flexibility, and location all come together to create an ideal setting for both professional and personal growth.





The Adult Hematology/Oncology/BMT unit at The University of Arizona Medical Center is a high paced, high acuity unit that implements care plans and treatments for the oncology patient. A typical day at work includes managing the oncology patient by administering blood products, administering chemotherapy, pain control, accessing and maintaining central lines, providing emotional support and stability for the patient and their family, and end of life care. 
The management is currently being rebuilt due to our manager resigning 11/9/13. 
The co-workes on this floor are very supportive and work well together to aid one another during difficult assignments or critically ill patients. Our nurses have a strong work ethic and team work is an essential part of the job on this floor. 
The hardest part of the job is handling the high stress that comes along with working as a hem/onc nurse on this floor. At times I will come into work with an assignment including 2 patients needing blood products, one getting IV chemotherapy, 2-3 discharges and an admission. The floor requires some serious stress management and multitasking on the job while maintaining a safe environment for your patient. It's definitely not an easy floor to work on. 
The most enjoyable part of the job are the supportive co-workers and the ability to work closely with the Hem/Onc/BMT MDs on our floor. I also have  enjoyed all the knowledge and experience I have gained while working on this floor and feel that my experience has prepared me to work in a variety of areas in nursing. The patients are also one of the most enjoyable part of the job; nothing can replace the gratitude and true emotion that some patients express to us as their RNs.

Managed & scheduled events, appointments & department functions with faculty, College, & Campus Community 
Maintained liaisons with students interested in the Meyerson Disability Research Project (MDRP) & the School Psychology Program.  Monitored & screened calls, answered questions, & follow-up correspondence 
Supervised student worker in clerical assignments & ensured tasks were completed in a timely manner  
Coordinate travel arrangements & process travel authorizations & expense reports 
Processed travel authorizations & expense reports, Check requests, IBFs, Stores Forms
 Prepared & compiled hiring paperwork for Graduate Assistants/Associates  
Maintained (MDRP) website using Dream weaver software 
Coordinated Annual MDRP Student Roundtable Discussion 
Maintained Employee Time Records for the MDRP & reported hours to payroll representative 
Coordinated Annual Tamara Dembo-Beatrice A. Wright Lecture Session given at the 5th Annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference 
Reconciled SERSP Federal Express Account 
Assisted Office Supervisor with reconciling FRS Reports for the state accounts. 
Managed database of keys issued (approximately 110) within the department, prepared key authorization requests 
Served as alternate payroll representative for the SERSP Department 
Performed administrative & secretarial support functions for various Department Administrators, Faculty, & Staff; typed correspondence, scheduled appointments, screened incoming calls & routed to appropriate personnel or department.  Arranged meetings & greeted incoming visitors directing them to appropriate department or personnel as needed 
Created MDRP Annual Report for distribution to Department Head, College Dean, & Board of Directors of the Meyerson Foundation


What is the best part of working at the company?
Supportive, practical and relaxed. Supervisors and peers reflected an understanding and perceptive attitude.  Excellent orientation! Bureaucracy is respected, practicality is applied. What a breath of fresh air.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I didn’t find much to be stressful since the training was excellent.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Self driven, relaxed, helpful, positive. They embellish your personal strengths and support each other where various weaknesses lay. We all have those.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
No overtime allowed.  However, if you have days you did work more than 8hrs., you record it on a form. Toward the end of that same week, you need to decide which hours next week you’d like to take off. Gives you a chance to get things done in your own life that can only be done during working hours; hair cuts,  veterinarian, that sort of stuff. Excellent work/life balance. Got carried away there. 
Typical day goes like work days go. Arrive at 8:00, either study at my desk, check assignments, find a donut, stay at the office to catch-up documents, work on any projects, help others where needed. Other days 2 or 3 of us pile into a van packed with child health records, vaccines, supplies and drive to another town where kids have been scheduled to come in for routine shots. We work until the clinic closes and drive back. Put everything away, look for another donut and document the 2-3 hours extra you did that day.

Being a campus bookstore, we obviously had busy seasons. During our busy seasons my job would be to assist the students however they wished. Rather it was helping them find a book or retrieving it for them, that was my job. And when I wasn't doing that, I was restocking, making sure we had enough textbooks. If we ever hit a lull in students shopping I would turn my attention to the online orders. It would be my job to package them up and get as many shipped out as quickly as possible. I even got (albeit very sparse) a little training at the cash register while working there. Everything I did was a learning experience considering it was my first job. I had two different managers during my time there. The first was not a good manager type. He was too loose and too friendly. There's a line and he crossed it. I believe he eventually left for bigger and better things. The second manager was actually perfect for a manager. Stern, tough, but fair. Exactly what a manager should be. My coworkers were a ton of fun. Considering this was on college campus, a lot of them were college aged, so there wasn't a whole lot of seriousness going on in the workplace. The hardest part of the job was short amount of time I spent behind the cash register. I remember being really slow and feeling really bad for the customers. If I haven't already hinted at it, my coworkers were what made work great.

•	Initial and reappointment application process and verification for all physicians credentialed with UAMC – South Campus Hospital. Check all primary source verification received for all providers going through credentialing process. Complete National Practitioner Data Banks, Sanctions, Universal Backgrounds, Medical Licensures and DEA on all providers. 
•	Identify and communicate effectively with Legal with any issues or Malpractice insurance claims on physician’s application.
•	Verify all providers meet privileging criteria as listed on Delineation of Privileges.  
•	Affiliation with the National Association Medical Staff Services
•	Coordinate Physician files to present to Credentials Meeting Monthly; prepare Board approved letters to physicians on action taken. Prepare Credentials recommendations agenda for MEC.
•	Ensure all physicians licensure and privilege requirements meet Joint Commission Standards. 
•	Work with Employee Health to ensure physicians are compliant with all Employee Health requirements
•	Prepare all credentialing Board letters for CEO
•	Prepare credentials committee meetings and take accurate minutes 
•	Communicate effectively and ensure accuracy with to CMO, Board of Directors, and Chief of Staff regarding applications.

Daily routine involved familiarization with protocol needed for the experiment that needed to be performed. Notated protocol, objectives, and necessary (if needed) to aforementioned protocol  in both a electron and paper lab note book. The experiment was then conducted with downtime being utilized to explore RNA Seq data for future experiments and annotation of key genes. 

During my time working in this lab I have learned the intricacies behind experimental design, execution of given protocols for a wide array of techniques common to molecular biology, and how to effectively communicate with other researchers  to achieve a common goal. 

The most difficult part of my position was being given tasks which involved obtaining new knowledge in modern bioinformatics in order to fully utilize next generation genetic sequence data for application. Although difficult it was not impossible and provided me with a new valuable skill involving computational biology.  

The most enjoyable part of my position was the freedom I was provided to conduct research and develop protocols for working with non-model organisms.

My day will begin by logging into my computer, my phone, opening up all my programs that I will use for the day, and printing the daily reports and schedules needed. I check in and check out patients for their appointments, collect their copayments, verify their registration/demographics on file, update them if needed, copy their insurance cards, enter HIPPA, AOB, and Self Pay data into the system as needed, and make any future appointments for them.
I have learned alot here, from new computer systems, to multiple ways to schedule, scan medical information, and new ways to approach difficult situations. Management, needs to be better. Unfortunately, my immediate supervisor doesn't even know all the functions of the Front Desk, which is very difficult in situations when we need to explain things to her. Some of my coworkers are team players, but most of them are not. The hardest part of my job is coming in to work in a good mood, and then having the negativity of the office moral or supervisor try to make me feel stressed or down.
The most enjoyable part of my job: the patients, the parents, the physicians and nurses who I work closely with. I love them all, and they are wonderful!

 Working at the University of Arizona (Arizona) is a profoundly rewarding experience, embodying a blend of academic excellence, innovative research, and a vibrant community spirit that is truly unique. As a premier public research university located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, it offers an environment where intellectual curiosity thrives, and multidisciplinary collaboration flourishes. The campus is not just a place of learning; it's a community where faculty, staff, and students come together to challenge conventional thinking, push the boundaries of knowledge, and make meaningful contributions that have a global impact. UArizona's commitment to inclusivity and diversity enriches the work experience, providing a welcoming atmosphere for people from all backgrounds. Being part of the UArizona team means engaging in a culture of respect, where every individual's contribution is valued, and where you can genuinely feel the difference you make in the lives of students and in the wider world. The opportunity to work alongside leading scholars and researchers, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and the university's dedication to personal and professional development make UArizona not just a workplace, but a place where passions are pursued and dreams are realized.







I worked in the OR at UAMC for almost 3 years. I have to give them some respect for giving me a chance and hiring me out of school. The first year was wonderful, but as new management came in and certain things started to change, everything seemed to go down hill. The new management decided to change many of our policies to "improve" the work environment, but really just hindered peoples' work ability. Since I didn't bow down to all the new changes, I was eventually fired due to an attendance policy that states you may only have a certain number of "unscheduled" absences in a given period of time. The catch is, "unscheduled" includes being sick, even with a doctor's note. While some managers gave their employees the benefit of the doubt, I was not given such a break. I was sick with strep throat and a viral eye infection during the same month, which put me over the limit of absences. Even with doctor's notes, they fired me anyways. This is no way to treat an employee who has been there for years. Very disappointed in the new leadership.

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