Research Lab Tech II NEUROLOGY nl

About the role

In the Department of Neurology, ARCND - Nuber laboratory, under the general direction of the supervisor, supports laboratory research. Carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluates conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; typically supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit.

Responsibilities

• With previous experience in working with laboratory animals: Maintains and breeds commonly used transgenic and knockout mouse lines (uses Transnetyx or PCR for mouse genotyping)
• Conducts in vivo experiments, including behavioral assays and routine mouse handling procedures (intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injections)
• Performs euthanasia, brain extractions, and downstream molecular analyses such as RNA or protein extraction, Western blotting assays, ELISA
• Perfuses mice for brain fixation, sectioned brain and performed histology
• Supports basic cell culture activities as needed (preferred but not required)
• Manages laboratory operations, including pipette calibration, chemical inventory updates, waste and drug disposal, and biosafety compliance for reagents and buffers and updates on the laboratory protocols
• Trains and onboards new laboratory personnel in established experimental techniques and protocols
• Coordinates daily experimental schedules to ensure efficient workflow and resource use
• Manages data collection and analysis, including recording, tabulation, graph generation, and basic statistical analysis under supervision; regularly reported progress to the supervisor
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support laboratory research objectives
• Executes protocols of non-routine experiments
• Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology
• Performs basic design and modification of protocols
• Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data
• Prepares and presents reports
• Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific and Statistical Techniques
• Participates in the design of experiments or field work
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required (experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)
• Previous research lab experience: 1-2 years required
• Enrolled in an undergraduate program
• Completed college
• Excellent oral communication skills required
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and team-oriented
• Previous experience working in the laboratory and with rodents required
• We are seeking stability for 2 years

Skills

• Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
• Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
• Strong Computer skills
• Demonstrates competence in research techniques and methodologies

Pay & Schedule

• Pay range: $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly
• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 60 Fenwood Road
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Grade 6