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Technical Associate I, Tsai Lab

• Job Number: 23874

• Functional Area: Research - Scientific

• Department: Picower Institute for Learning & Memory

• School Area: Science

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Employment Category: Exempt

• Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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  Job Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE 1, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory-Tsai Lab, to assist with research on the effects of neurodegeneration on neuronal activity and cognition in various mouse models. Duties include rodent stereotaxic surgery, in-vivo electrophysiology, fiber photometry, and/or optogenetic experiments in awake mice. The project also involves brain dissections, histology, and confocal microscopy; and working closely with postdocs and graduate students.The Tsai Lab is committed to the intellectual development and career progression of all lab members. The scope, complexity, and independence of participation in research projects will be commensurate with experience. As skills are developed, the position will involve increasing participation in scientific research. This position would be ideal for self-motivated individual who is interested in working in the cutting-edge field of mouse neuronal network dynamics related to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, engineering, or related field; at least two years of experience working in a research laboratory environment; and experience with animal handling and histology, particularly in rodents. Seek a self-motivated, highly organized person who is comfortable working independently and can function effectively in a team-oriented environment. PREFERRED: experience with rodent in-vivo electrophysiology, photometry, and optogenetic and surgery procedures; and experience with programming and molecular biology techniques (e.g., ELISA). Job #23874Should be available to make a minimum two-year commitment