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Research Technician
Research Technician for systems neuroscience lab in sensory perception Part-time NEW
The Auerbach Lab is searching for a dedicated research technician to help us understand how the brain encodes sound information in health and disease. We are a neuroscience laboratory investigating the mechanisms of auditory perception and experience-dependent plasticity in the brain. In particular, we are focused on examining pathological changes to sound perception associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and noise-induced hearing loss.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- 50% Assist in rodent care, husbandry, and genotyping.
- 30% Independently conduct and manage experiments including but not limited to behavioral testing, tissue sectioning, histology, and in vivo electrophysiological recordings
- 10% Assist in maintaining an organized laboratory environment including inventory management, instrument calibration, ordering of supplies, maintaining detailed experimental records, preparing/analyze data.
- 10% Facilitate communication of laboratory personnel and maintain experimental schedules.
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants need not have job-related experience; however, the best candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Animal husbandry
• Behavioral testing including but not limited to operant/instrumental conditioning behavioral paradigms
• Molecular biology techniques such as PCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence.
• Computer programing proficiency in Python, R, and/or MATLAB.