Research Technician - Ye Lab

About the role

The lab focuses on combining neuroscience, molecular metabolism, and chemical biology to understand the nervous systems and somatic tissues as an integrated network while focusing on the energetics as a fundamental mechanism underlying their relationship and interactions, in normal physiology and disease conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental procedures including behavioral assays, live brain imaging with mice, and mouse surgery support.
• Contribute to general lab duties including cleanliness, organization, safety, and compliance with institutional policies.
• Participate in departmental and other relevant seminar series, lab sub-groups, and other pertinent activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences is required.
• A focus on neuroscience or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Previous hands-on experience in laboratory research is required.
• Experience in a neuroscience lab is strongly preferred.
• Experience with handling mice in a laboratory environment is required.
• Experience with sterile technique, histology, animal surgery, and/or animal drug injection is preferred.
• Outstanding organizational skills and documentation capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with laboratory safety and ability to adhere to EH&S hazardous biological and chemical safety requirements.
• A commitment to follow all laboratory standard operating procedures, proactively identify and address issues and/or troubleshoot with other laboratory personnel when necessary.
• A positive attitude with a strategic, adaptive, and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• A strong commitment to research integrity.
• Ability and willingness to learn to perform new techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be currently employed at HHMI.

Skills

• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Mouse handling and surgical skills.
• Behavioral assay and live brain imaging techniques.
• Laboratory safety and compliance.
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving and adaptability.
• Research integrity and ethics.

Benefits

Includes an interdisciplinary, collegial lab that values innovation, intellectual curiosity, learning, and cross-functional collaboration. Opportunities for authorship/co-authorship on research publications. Direct mentorship and support from Dr. Ye and other members of the team. The opportunity to learn state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques. Access to scientific talks and seminars at Scripps Research Institute. A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Pay

Research Technician II (hourly): $22.00 (minimum) - $27.50 (midpoint) - $35.75 (maximum)
Research Technician III (salary): $54,230 (minimum) - $67,800 (midpoint) - $88,110 (maximum)

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time.
• Reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s).
• Dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Ability to move about workspace.
• Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.