Research Lab Tech II
About The Position
Working within a research program in basic neuroscience (adult hippocampal neurogenesis, inhibitory microcircuits, hippocampus and memory), the Research Technician II will be exceptionally driven in supporting basic science and developing a framework for translational biomedical research. Engage in scientific growth and interaction in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment and work in a variety of sophisticated experimental approaches including inducible mouse genetics, viral genetics, optogenetics, in vivo optical imaging, ex vivo and in vivo electrophysiology and behavioral analysis.
Requirements
- Independently carry out the daily activities of the laboratory with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Development of own scientific project, new experimental techniques and assays and familiarity with statistical analysis.
- Mouse colony management and genotyping to maintain lab lines and lines for project.
- Assist lab personnel with routine experiments.
- Document, compile, and analyze information obtained from laboratory experiments.
- Systematic generation and maintenance of database/inventory of all lab supplies, plasmids, bacterial stocks, lab records and mouse colony.
- Maintain compliance with safety, biohazard and radioactivity guidelines.
- Communicate and coordinate with all lab members to ensure adherence to lab protocols.
- Train new lab members in various techniques.
- Coordinate purchasing, inventories and maintenance of laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents and stock solutions. Communicate with vendors regarding service contracts, maintenance and repairs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
