Research Senior Technician

Job Description

The Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigations to study the role of the immune system in neurological diseases and recovery, as directed by the Segal lab in the Department of Neurology. Experiments may involve animal models of multiple sclerosis and neurotrauma, as well as the analysis of human biofluids and postmortem tissues. The role involves independently conducting assigned experiments and performing a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including flow cytometry, PCR reactions, immunohistochemistry and light microscopy, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Northern and Western blot analyses. Responsibilities also include sorting and processing tissue and blood samples, testing and evaluating current procedures, and maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping mice, and performing routine procedures on laboratory animals. The technician will record, consolidate, and assist with the analysis of research results, evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures, and summarize findings for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts. Additional duties include preparing research progress reports, assisting the principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts, and conducting library research through current literature. The position also oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities, assists with training junior research staff and undergraduate/graduate students in research methods and equipment operation, sets up, maintains and operates laboratory equipment, and monitors research supplies, specimens, and inventory, initiating procurement requests as needed.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

• 0 years’ experience with Bachelor's Degree, 2 years’ experience with Associate's Degree, or 4 years’ experience with High School Diploma.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Function

Research and Scholarship

Subfunction

Research

Band

Individual Contributor - Technical

Level

T3 Senior

Experience

• Experience with animal models, tissue dissection and processing, flow cytometry, cell culture and immunohistochemistry are desirable.