Research Technician
About The Position
A technician position in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics studying sex differences in risk factors for dementia. Areas of interest include menopause, andropause, diet-induced obesity, vascular damage, and chronic stress. Research approaches include in vivo cerebral blood flow measurements; in vivo gene manipulation using AAVs; cognitive behavioral testing; endothelial translatome (TRAP-seq); transcriptomics; molecular biology; immunohistochemistry; and mouse models of metabolic disease, menopause, andropause, vascular dementia, multi-etiology dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. The research technician will develop proficiency in laboratory techniques, manage the research mouse colony, perform general laboratory maintenance, assist with training new lab members, and help complete laboratory experiments. Senior technicians may have the opportunity to lead projects. The research group emphasizes open communication, motivation, optimism, mutual respect, teamwork, and innovative thinking. Training includes professional and career development, one-on-one meetings, group lab meetings, departmental neuroscience seminars and journal clubs, opportunities to present at scientific conferences, and manuscript preparation for publication. This full-time, grant-funded position includes healthcare benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- Candidates must be willing and able to work with mice.
- Motivation, a passion for science, an open communication style, and an optimistic mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Prior research experience with rodents is highly desirable.
- Expertise or background in dementia, sex differences, metabolic disease, or vascular dementia is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop proficiency in laboratory techniques.
- Manage the research mouse colony, including animal husbandry and genotyping.
- Perform general laboratory maintenance, including purchasing and maintaining inventories of lab supplies.
- Assist with training new lab members.
- Assist in completing laboratory experiments.
- Senior technicians may have the opportunity to lead projects.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Professional and career development
- One-on-one mentoring meetings
- Group lab meetings
- Departmental neuroscience seminars and journal clubs
- Opportunities to present work at scientific conferences
- Manuscript preparation for publication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
