Research Technologist 2

Conducts experimental research lab work and/or assists in design of one or more specific phase(s) of entire project(s). May complete rodent brain surgeries, virtual reality behavior training and optical or electrophysiological data recording, and/or brain staining and histology, and/or computer tasks, and/or assist in judging validity of data, and/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice &/or lab supplies. Follows appropriate protocols, policies, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices. Seeking candidates looking for longer term commitment to the role. This will be a 1-year renewable position based upon performance and funding availability. This position is a FULL-TIME position at 40.0 hours per week and works on-site. Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.31 – $27.16 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicants education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Specific Responsibilities:

Molecular Biology:

• Virus stock maintenance and management

Histology:

• Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining and imaging

Equipment:

• Equipment setup, troubleshooting and repair

Animal:

• Husbandry Breeding and screening transgenic mice Dissections Surgical procedures
• Database management of colony

Other (please specify):

• Lab data maintenance Optical and electrophysiological brain recording measurements

Administration

• Maintains lab safety and animal care and use protocols.
• Manages lab safety and animal care and use lab inspections.
• Maintains lab cleanliness and safety

Supervises

• new lab members.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with rodent surgeries and handling
• Neuroscience education

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Equipment setup and troubleshooting, including laser or microscopy systems, and/or computer systems and/or rodent behavior systems.
• 3D printing skills
• Computer Programming skills

Benefits:
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