Research Technologist 2 - Lerner Lab

Responsibilities

• Stereotaxic surgeries (viral delivery and implantations)
• Coordination of longitudinal neural and behavioral data collection
• Maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies
• Contribute to histology, data processing, and integration of neural, behavioral, and circuit-mapping datasets
• Help implement rigorous, reproducible workflows and open-science data sharing practices

Requirements

• Demonstrated laboratory experience
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols
• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets and basic computations
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Manual dexterity

Qualifications

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.89-$24.86 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

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Skills

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Benefits

• At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits.
• The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parentalleave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.
• To learn more about available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Professional Growth & Development

• Northern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
• We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.
• To learn more about professional growth and development opportunities, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html.