Lab Technician/Research Assistant - Military Veterans

Posting Number: S06219P

Department: Neuroscience

Salary Range: $40,000 - $42,000 / DOQ

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

The Center for Advanced Pain Studies ( CAPS ) in the School of Behavioral and Brain Science is seeking an engaged and enthusiastic individual as a research laboratory technician. The individual will be responsible for actively managing transgenic mouse colonies under the supervision of the principal investigators of CAPS . Additionally, they will be responsible for administrative aspects of running a laboratory (i.e., scheduling, record-keeping, etc.) and conducting animal behavioral experiments.

Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills are required for triaging solutions, identifying, and executing troubleshooting efforts, and planning equipment and resource use. Expertise with basic molecular biology techniques and working with mice is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree with a minimum of two years hands on experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred Education and Experience:

REQUIRED:

• Associate degree with a minimum of two years hands on experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

HIGHLY PREFERRED:

• Candidates with strong background in performing molecular and cellular assays will be preferred (i.e. molecular cloning, Western Immunoblotting, PCR and q-PCR ).
• Associate degree in life science.
• Previous research laboratory experience required. 1 or more years of related work experience and/or training. Experience gained in a relevant topic as a student will be considered.
• Knowledge of transgenic mouse technology and genetics.
• Intermediate level ability with MS Office and other required software programs.

An interest in independent research projects, including authorship on publications and presentations at national conferences, can be arranged if desired.

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