• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: 9am-5pm
• Building:
• Salary Range: $55,112.05-$55,112.05

Position Summary

The laboratory is seeking a meticulous and enthusiastic Research Technician to contribute to the investigation of psychiatric disorders using mouse models and cutting-edge scientific techniques. Based at the SNF Center for Precision Psychiatry, this position supports groundbreaking research into the neural underpinnings of schizophrenia and other major psychiatric disorders. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting behavioral, neurophysiological and molecular studies to investigate disease mechanisms and identify potential therapeutic targets.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Performing routine procedures including injections and tissue collection for downstream analyses.
• Working closely with investigators to ensure animal cohorts align with experimental timelines and objectives.
• Assisting with in vivo procedures including stereotaxic surgeries and cannulae implantation for drug infusion, and other advanced experimental procedures.
• Conducting standard laboratory procedures including western blotting, immunofluorescence staining and quantitative PCR analysis
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, cell biology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven laboratory experience performing standard biomedical techniques.
• Prior experience with rodent handling, behavioral analysis and drug administration is highly desirable.
• Interest or hands-on experience with in vivo surgical procedures to enable advanced neuroscience techniques
•  Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow experimental protocols
• Eagerness to learn new methodologies and collaborate effectively in a research team.
• A keen interest in psychiatric neuroscience.

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