The Groman Lab is seeking a Research Technician to conduct behavioral neuroscience experiments focused on understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying decision-making, addiction, and the impact of social experiences on brain development.
Requirements
- Knowledge of behavioral neuroscience techniques and principles.
- Entry-level skills in at least one neuroscience research method.
- Experience conducting behavioral or neuroscience assessments in rats or mice.
- Strong data management skills.
- Ability to absorb large amounts of data quickly.
- Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
- Familiarity with specialized software for data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral experiments with rats, including operant conditioning, decision-making tasks, and drug self-administration paradigms.
- Perform surgeries, including stereotaxic injections and implantation of catheters.
- Collect and analyze behavioral data using specialized software.
- Assist with molecular biology techniques, such as tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, and gene expression analysis.
- Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and data.
- Contribute to general lab maintenance and organization.
- Participate in lab meetings and present research findings.
Other
- Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to working as a team.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to walk one mile per day.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
- College or university degree in related field.
- Less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
