Summary

The department of Neuroscience is seeking a talented technician to perform cranial window surgeries and carry out multi-photon in vivo imaging experiments. The lab environment is fast paced but extremely friendly, imaging equipment is cutting edge, and resources are top notch. The applicant be meticulous attention to detail, who is self-motivated, friendly, good with their hands, and willing to pitch in with whatever is needed to move the experiments forwards. Experience with mouse surgeries or microscopy is preferred but are willing to train the right person. Other desirable skills include viral injections, basic programming skills, electrophysiology, or histology. 

Job Duties

• Conducts research experiments, including multi-photon imaging.
• Performs technical laboratory procedures that includes rodent surgeries with aseptic technique.
• Autoclaves surgical instruments.
• Collects and analyzes data and maintains records.
• Enters data into the research database.
• Cleans equipment such as surgical equipment, microscope parts, and cleans the surgical area.
• Assists with preparing laboratory reports, progress reports for grants, etc.
• Operates laboratory equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mouse surgeries, microscopy, viral injections, basic programming skills, electrophysiology, multi-photon imaging or histology, and RNA-Sequencing.