Lab Technician (Ni Lab)
Job Description
The Ni laboratory in the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is seeking a motivated laboratory technician to assist with ongoing research activities. This role involves supporting projects that investigate sensory processing in the spotted-wing drosophila. This is an hourly position requiring a commitment of 30 hours per week during weekdays.
Required Qualifications
- BS or equivalent experience in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline.
- A strong interest in neuroscience research
- Basic familiarity with biological laboratory environments and fundamental chemistry.
- Willingness to perform fruit fly-related research
- Comfortable working with live animals
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Drosophila (fruit flies) as a research model.
- Experience with electrophysiology
- Experience using a microscope such as confocal imaging or two-photon scope
- Basic knowledge of molecular neuroscience and familiarity with standard laboratory equipment
- Basic programming or data analysis skills (Python, R, MATLAB)
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