Laboratory Technician (Full-Time, Temporary) Dr. Loweth's Lab, Rowan-Virtua SOM (Stratford, NJ)

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Job Description

 Job Title:                 Laboratory Technician                      

Department:             Neuroscience

Facility:                     Science Center           

Reports To:               Dr. Jessica Loweth, PhD, Associate Professor

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

 Performing basic biomedical scientific research tasks in the field of behavioral neuroscience

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will conduct surgical procedures and behavioral testing in rats
• Will perform biochemical studies to measure protein levels (western blotting)
• Will prepare reagents, stains, and stock solutions and maintain lab inventories
• Will assist in tissue fixation and sectioning on a cryostat and/or vibratome
• Will assist in set-up, maintenance and operation of lab equipment
• Will assist in recording and analyzing data 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

 Bachelor’s degree (concentration in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology or related field preferred)

• Previous lab experience & rat handling experience preferred

This is a full-time, temporary grant funded position, working 35 hours a week.  Duration of employment is between 1-3 years, or when funding ends.

Salary:

• The starting rate is $21.24 per hour. Depending on experience, candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" of $21.88 to start.

NOTES:

• Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.