Research Technician-Laboratory of Neeraj Lal
About The Position
The Lal Lab at the Monell Chemical Senses Center is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to support research projects focused on neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. The position will involve hands-on work with mammalian cell culture, including iPSC based cell and organoid models, with opportunities to contribute to studies integrating cellular, molecular, and imaging approaches in a collaborative research environment. The scientist in this role will work with a dynamic project team to execute psychophysical/sensory experiments toward improving the palatability of important medications to facilitate compliance with prescribed treatment regimens.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Experience with stem cell culture and/or organoid systems
- Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques (Western blot, snRNA sequencing, data analysis)
- Prior experience in an academic or biomedical research laboratory
Responsibilities
- Maintaining stocks and purchasing research supplies
- Recruiting and scheduling human research participants
- Preparing samples for tasting
- Executing psychophysical tests following specified protocols
- Record keeping/data entry
- Communicating results to the project team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
