Technician

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York is hiring a full-time research technician for a neuroscience laboratory at the CUNY School of Medicine. The laboratory is located in a state-of-the-art research facility and studies ways to improve function after spinal cord injury using pre-clinical rodent models. Research uses brain and spinal cord stimulation to promote neuronal activity-dependent plasticity and tissue regenerative processes, incorporating microscopy, neural stimulation, recording of brain, spinal cord, and muscle electrical activity, behavioral training, computer simulations, and AI-based analytical approaches. The technician will participate in rodent experiments, assist with animal training and data analysis, and contribute to laboratory management. The position requires working with an interdisciplinary team, maintaining accurate records, and performing laboratory tasks safely and promptly. The salary range is $50,000–$55,000.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.
Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and students.
Knowledge of basic computing and willingness to learn new programs.
Willingness to be trained to perform laboratory tasks safely and in a timely fashion.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records and notes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with general computer use and networking is helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist scientists during animal surgeries and help with pre- and post-surgical care.
Maintain general animal care and surgical records.
Assist in training animals to perform motor tasks, such as reaching and locomotion.
Analyze data, including quantitative microscopy; brain, spinal cord, and muscle electrical signals; biochemical and genetic analyses such as Western blotting and qPCR; and AI-based approaches.
Support laboratory management, including checking inventory of supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.