Summary

The Department of Neurology- Neuroscience, is looking for a full time Research Technician III with experience in multidisciplinary neuroscience/genetics to assist research in an active NIH funded laboratory program investigating mouse models of epilepsy. Projects involve in vivo/in vitro electrophysiological microelectrode and EEG analysis, small animal surgery, immunohistochemistry  and related RNA techniques.

Job Duties

• 80% Laboratory Research Operations
  • Genotyping- Sending mouse DNA samples for analysis
  • Immunohistochemistry- Cutting brain sections and staining them with specific antibodies
  • Analyze the results of all collected and compiled data explained in all duties and report them to the PI
  • Support in maintaining the mouse colony
  • Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• 15% Laboratory Research Administration and Support
  • May develop and modify computer programs
  • Record keeping
  • Image analysis- Using computerized software to quantify the stained brain sections
  • Will work with faculty researcher along with other technicians who will train in specialized techniques. 
• 5% Other responsibilities
  • Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• General laboratory and mouse colony experience.
• Prior experience in neuroscience and interest in disease models