Research Technician 2-Anatomy and Neurobiology

Market Range: 05

Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION 

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Research Technician 2 conducts experiments following the behaviors of mice. 

1. Assists with mouse brain surgery, patch-clamping, and Ca2+ imaging. 
2. Assists in behavioral testing. 
3. Performs data analysis with assistance. 
4. Assists with brain clearing and imaging. 
5. Orders and maintains lab materials and equipment.
6. Maintains and handle mouse lines in the vivarium.
7. Assists with genotyping for the mouse lines.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Skill in database analysis.
• Knowledge of brain surgery, brain Ca2+ imaging in vivo, behavioral testing, brain histology, and computational/statistical analyses. 
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and detail oriented.