Behavioral Neuroscience Technician

Job Family:

Laboratory Technician (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Behavioral Neuroscience Technician. This role’s specific function is to provide support for the NIA IRP Laboratory of Neuroscience, Neurocognitive Aging Section. The lab uses state-of-the-art techniques to understand the basis of cognitive aging across multiple levels of analysis, from the regulation of neuronal gene expression critical for memory-related synaptic plasticity, to the organization of large-scale neural network dynamics linked to cognitive function. This position, as detailed below, will include behavioral testing of rats, biological sample acquisition, animal colony management, data analysis and quality control, validation of experimental procedures, and other activities as required. This is a full-time opportunity located in Baltimore, MD.

• Perform rat behavioral phenotyping, including, but not limited to, water maze, novel odor recognition, social memory assessment.

• Perform biological sample collection, preparation, and storage.

• Analyze data generated from behavioral phenotyping and maintain databases of rodent colonies, generated data, and bio samples.

• Support design-based quantitative morphometric studies using stereological methods.

• Perform a variety of specialized tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning and staining techniques.

• Update animal protocol through the submission of amendments and submission of new animal protocols to ensure necessary animal work for experiments.

• Handle, dissect and euthanize animals.

• Assist with and perform animal survival surgery, including intraspinal injections.

• Perform analysis of animal tissues; prepare frozen slices and paraffin sections, appropriately stained to demonstrate normal and abnormal structures.

• Work with staff to process tissue for immunohistochemistry.

• Update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases; collect, analyze, and interpret data.

• Collect, review, research, and analyze large datasets; perform experiments, utilizing various statistical applications and methods; and interpret data, assemble data into figures, and enter data into a database.

• Collate, edit, and archive electronic and paper laboratory files, notebooks and databases.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience or Psychology

• A minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in cognitive science, biopsychology, and/or neuroscience setting.   

• Extensive rat handling experience required.

• Experience in biological sample collection, preparation, and storage.

• Rat behavioral phenotyping experience.

• Proficient in Diagnostic and/or Behavioral equipment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Previous experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerati