Research Technologist I

Position Description:

Purpose

Under general supervision provide support for department research through projects, maintenance and communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments related to Spinal Cord Injury.

Primary Functions

  •   Carry out spinal cord injury surgeries and neurobehavioral testing in small animal injury model. 

  •   Assist with animal care, including animal husbandry, drug preparation and administration, and euthanasia.

  •   Perform fixation and dissection techniques. Prepare tissue for histological analysis. Cut tissue and prepare slides for microscopic analysis.  

  •   Assist with analysis of neurobehavioral assessments and microscopic imaging.

  •   Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.

  •   Schedule and coordinate with other lab groups and imaging core facility members.

  •   Assist with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of experimental data.

  •   Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.

  •   Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.

  •   Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.

  •   Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principal Investigator.

•   Other laboratory tasks as assigned by supervisor or Principal Investigator.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, physiology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Minimum Required Education:               Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience:              No experience required

Preferred Education:                              Bachelor’s degree in a life science field such as biology or neuroscience

Preferred Experience:                            Prior work in a research setting including experience working with animals and exposure to electrophysiology

Preferred Field:                                     Basic Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, or Neuroscience related field.

Certification:                                          N/A

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