Research Technician

Department
 

BSD OBA - Hatsopoulos Lab

About the Department
 

The Research Technician will work in a dynamic neurophysiological lab starting summer of 2024. Research focuses on the neural basis of motor control and learning.

Job Summary
 

The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain animal health records and protocol forms.

• Monitor animal health, surgery preparation and assistance.

• Assist in training of nonhuman primates for behavioral tasks.

• Oversight of two species.

• Order lab supplies.

• Assist the PI with oversight of the lab staff.

• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project. 

• Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. 

• Performs other related work as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Experience with non-human primate handling.

• Knowledge of basic surgical procedures.

Preferred Competencies

• Interactive communication.

• Ability to work as a team player.

• Organizational skills.

• Analytical thinking.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• Contact information for at least 2 references (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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