Senior Research Technologist

This position is part-time and located at the Salus Campus in Elkins Park. It is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

About the Role

The Senior Research Technologist conducts and supports advanced laboratory research focused on retinal physiology using transgenic mouse models in compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Principal Investigator/Director of the laboratory.
• Conducts laboratory animal studies related to retinal physiology defined under IACUC and Institutional Biosafety protocols.
• Performs electrophysiological experiments on whole-mount mouse retinas (ex-vivo transretinal electroretinography) and data processing and analysis.
• Performs behavioral studies of optokinetic response in transgenic mouse models utilizing OptoDrum technology and pertinent data processing and analysis.
• Performs in vivo ERG recordings in mouse models.
• Prepares reagents, solutions, and tissue samples for electrophysiological studies.
• Orders pertinent laboratory supplies and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Processes experimental data for presentations at scientific conferences and manuscripts.
• Maintains a safe laboratory environment and proper communication with laboratory personnel.
• Performs other laboratory duties and safety procedures specified by the Principal Investigator.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Physics and a PhD in biology.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in molecular biology and electrophysiology of the retina, including:
  • Documented record of performing advanced electrophysiological studies in vertebrate retinas.
  • Long-term experience with performing electrophysiological experiments on whole-mount retinas (patch-clamp and extracellular recordings).
  • Hands-on experience with integrative functions of the nervous system including visuomotor integration studies.
  • Specialized computer skills (MatLab, IgorPro).
  • Experience with animal models of neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Electronics (design and calibration of analog devices, programming microcontrollers).
  • Pharmacology of ion channels.
• Co-authorship on at least 5 peer-review publications in the field of retinal neurobiology.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.
• Typically standing, walking.

Pay

The compensation range for a full-time role in this salary grade is $69,070.00 to $103,600.00 per year. The offered rate for this part-time position will vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Benefits

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.