Laboratory Technician Senior

About the role

Lab Technician Senior position to participate in studies of the genomics and physiology of the sense of smell and its relationship to dementia. The successful applicant is expected to be highly organized, proficient in English, work well with others, and to have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mouse husbandry
• Ordering supplies
• Organizational tasks
• Assisting with mouse surgeries and dissections
• Administering odor perception tests to human subjects
• Performing other experiments

Requirements

Required Education: BS

Required Related Experience: 1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements:

• Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds
• Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time
• Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy

Qualifications

BA/BS degree in a related field plus two or more years of paid working experience in a research laboratory preferred.

Skills

• Proficient and IACUC compliant small animal care
• Basic lab skills (e.g., pipetting)
• Basic computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Pay

$15.61-24.99/hour

Schedule

Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation.