Overview
The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department that focuses on cutting-edge research in the areas of synapse development and function, sensory systems, and complex behavior, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral neurobiology. The Dr. Michael Halassa lab is supported by funding from the federal government as well as university funds. The faculty within the department is also extensively involved with the Graduate School of Biomedical Science Program in Neuroscience as well as teaching within the medical school.
Under close supervision of the principal investigator and senior lab personnel, the candidate in this role will provide technical assistance for experiments, mouse behavioral training and ensures lab supply continuity. There are three primary roles for this position:
1) assistance in behavioral training,
2) fabrication of custom-built adjustable multi-electrode and optic fiber implants, and 3) maintaining a clean work environment in the wet lab and maintain a stock of frequently used lab supplies.
What You'll Do
Basic Requirements:
- Fabrication of custom-built adjustable multi-electrode and optic fiber implants for mice and tree shrews.
- Assisting in mouse training on various different behavioral task.
- Maintains a stock of frequently used items for maintenance of custom built equipment, orders/keeps inventory of supplies.
- Assists in fabricating custom-built equipment such as operant boxes for behavioral testing
- Bachelor’s degree in science and at least one year of related laboratory experience
What We're Looking For
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge and experience with laboratory techniques and procedures
- Working with mice
- Working with small parts under a light microscope
- Soldering
- Operant conditioning chambers
- Working with lasers and optical equipment
Pay Range
Minimum $19.80, Midpoint $23.55, Maximum $27.30
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
