Research Technician 2, School of Medicine, Pharmacology
About The Position
The Research Technician contributes to research in the Sabino and Cottone Laboratories investigating the neurobiology of addiction, stress, motivation, and related neuropsychiatric disorders. The position performs and assists with behavioral, surgical, molecular, histological, and imaging procedures in rodent models; collects, organizes, and analyzes research data; maintains the animal colony; and contributes to laboratory operations in accordance with institutional animal care, biosafety, and research protocols. The role requires strong organizational, communication, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills; effective time and priority management; attention to detail; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team. The Research Technician must meet project deadlines, perform precise laboratory work, and adapt to changing conditions and research priorities, demonstrating dependability, professional maturity, ethical and integrity standards, persistence in addressing research challenges, resilience under pressure, and receptiveness to constructive feedback. The role requires proficiency with digital image analysis and fluorescence quantification applications for cell counting and tissue microscopy analysis and with statistical and scientific graphing software for data analysis, statistical functions, and preparation of publication-ready figures. Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data tracking and presentation is also required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Biology, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
- 1–3 years of related research experience
- Previous experience conducting intracranial surgeries
- Proficiency with digital image analysis and fluorescence quantification applications for cell counting and tissue microscopy analysis
- Proficiency with statistical and scientific graphing software for data analysis, statistical functions, and preparation of publication-ready figures
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data tracking and presentation
- Strong organizational, communication, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills
- Effective time and priority management
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team
- Ability to meet project deadlines
- Ability to perform precise laboratory work
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions and research priorities
- Dependability, professional maturity, ethical and integrity standards
- Persistence in addressing research challenges
- Resilience under pressure
- Receptiveness to constructive feedback
Nice To Haves
- Additional relevant research experience
- Expertise in the techniques described above
Responsibilities
- Performs and assists with behavioral, surgical, molecular, histological, and imaging procedures in rodent models
- Collects, organizes, and analyzes research data
- Maintains the animal colony
- Contributes to laboratory operations in accordance with institutional animal care, biosafety, and research protocols
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
