Research Technician I - Anesthesiology

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Join a supportive positive young lab studying neural circuits regulating behavior, emotions, and sleep. We use cutting edge tools to manipulate neuronal activity in behaving mice to study the functions of neural circuits regulating sleep, stress, and metabolism. We also use a wide range of techniques to explore basic neuroscience questions.
Unique opportunity to actively participate in experimental design and execution with development of experience.
Responsible for assisting with laboratory duties in a research setting; performs routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager, or higher-level technician.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists investigator, post-doctoral fellow or higher-level technician with research studies, experiments and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists with procedures including injections, behavioral assays, and surgical implantations in mice.
• Assists with mouse colony management.
• Collects data using a variety of tools including microscopy, two-photon imaging, in vivo imaging, and behavioral testing.
• Maintains files on research and assists with data entry.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.

Working Conditions:

Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Detailed Reports, MATLAB, Molecular Biology, Mouse Handling, Neuroscience, Python (Programming Language), Software Program

Grade

R04-H