Research Technician I, Neurosurgery

Position Title: Research Technician I, Neurosurgery

Department: Neurosurgery

Position Summary

The Department of Neurosurgery in the Jacobs School is actively recruiting for a Laboratory Technician. This individual will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) in the cerebrovascular lab.

Job duties include:

• conducting experiments under supervision of the PI (animal care and surgeries)
• writing and revising IACUC and IRB protocols
• ordering lab supplies and maintaining the daily functions of the lab
• assist undergraduate, graduate and medical students in their research (qPCR, RNA-sequencing, cell culture)

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimally one year of experience directly related to animal care and surgeries including basic knowledge of the general physical characteristics and behaviors of animals used in an assignment and an ability to observe changes in animal behavior. Able to maintain records of an animal’s condition. Ability to handle rodents properly and safely.
• Minimally one year of experience with cerebrovascular research.
• Laboratory experience in qPCR, cell culture and histology.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

(Not specified in detail)

Salary Range

$35,000 - $38,000