Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype
and refine rig components.
Run daily behavioral sessions, meticulously collecting and
organizing performance data.
Surgical Procedures
- Assist with and, following training, independently perform
stereotaxic survival surgeries to implant microelectrode arrays and
optic fibers.
- Perform diligent post-operative care and monitoring to ensure
animal welfare.
Experiments
- Conduct in vivo electrophysiology recording sessions
from multiple brain regions in behaving animals.
- Implement optogenetic protocols to precisely activate or
inhibit neural populations during cognitive tasks.
- Troubleshoot experimental hardware and software setups.
Data Management & Analysis Support
- Assist with computational analysis by executing established
data processing pipelines on newly collected datasets.
- Perform data quality control checks to ensure integrity before
advanced analysis.
- Manage and curate large-scale neurophysiological and behavioral
datasets, ensuring proper organization and documentation.
- Generate standardized figures and summary reports for lab
meetings using existing scripts.
General Laboratory Support
- Accomplish day-to-day care and housekeeping of the
laboratory.
- Maintain the rodent colony in accordance with all institutional
and federal animal care guidelines.
- Manage lab inventory, order supplies, and maintain
equipment.
- Prepare sterile surgical tools, solutions, and reagents.
- Keep detailed and accurate experimental records in an
electronic laboratory notebook.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted
as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required of employees assigned to the
job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be
required:Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Often:
Exposure to animals.
Physical Requirements and Level of
Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as
typing), walking, standing, sitting.Seldom: Bending, reaching
overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific
disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of
education can be substituted for two years of related work
experience) required; knowledge of complex laboratory techniques,
equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in the
use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze
statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and
demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and
use or the willingness to complete the certification may be
required by some departments.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
Preferences
- A Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology,
Bioengineering, or a closely related field. Two years of related
work experience can be substituted for one year of education.
- OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the
willingness to complete the certification.
- Exceptional organizational skills, a high level of
meticulousness, and strong problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to work independently after training as well as
collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong desire to learn new
techniques.
- Comfortable and willing to work with rodents.
- Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform
the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
- Due to the training required for this role, a minimum of 2-year
commitment to this lab is required.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN43138B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: TBD
Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $19 - 21.63
Close Date: 12/22/2026
Open Until Filled:
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