OPS Lab Tech

Job Description

The Padilla-Coreano Lab in the Neuroscience Department at the University of Florida is seeking a research assistant interested in social and behavioral neuroscience. The position involves working with mice and learning advanced neural circuit techniques such as optogenetics and electrophysiology.

Duties Include:

• Perform behavioral experiments in mice
• Perform mouse surgical procedures, such as stereotaxic craniotomies and perfusions
• Assist with histological procedures
• Build custom made electrodes
• Setup and test behavioral equipment
• Help with lab setup and organization and support duties relating to lab operations
• Assist in behavioral and neural activity data collection and analysis