Research Technologist Sensory Neuroscience

Omaha, NE             ·           Full time

Research Technologist Sensory Neuroscience

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Location: Omaha, NE

Time type: Full time

Posted on: October 12, 2023

Job requisition id: REQ-2023-2418

Performs work of considerable difficulty in various phases of research studies being performed, from initial selection of research subjects to data plotting and write-ups of results.

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintains appropriate animal husbandry records and documentation,
• Complies with all relevant Federal, State, local, and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines related to animal husbandry  and lab safety
• Performs or assists in histological and biochemical processing and analysis of biological tissue specimens, includes preparing solutions and materials (mixes, sterilizes and cleans).
• Performs or assists in protein analysis such as western blots, immunoprecipitations, and proximity ligation assays.
• Performs sophisticated immunostaining procedures, confocal microscopy, and structured illumination microscopy on tissues of interest.
• Uses computer to analyze and plot results of experiments.
• Organizes and maintains an inventory of lab supplies, instruments, and materials for laboratory operation and experimental procedures.
• Maintains a schedule of laboratory usage and a detailed log of experimental procedures performed.
• Helps train and supervise the activities of other full- or part-time laboratory research staff. Participates in training sessions for care and use of research animals and attends continuing education sessions as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Ability to apply knowledge of histological and biochemical processing and analysis of biological tissue specimens, acquired through completion of either a BS/BA degree in biology or related field, (or equivalent training and experience) and neurobiological lab work.
• Ability to operate histology and microscopy equipment; stereotaxic equipment, analog and digital equipment for generating signals, recording signals and processing data; equipment for mixing solutions; PC compatible computers and software.
• Ability to operate light and electron microscopy, insitu hybridization, autoradiography, immunocytochemistry, image analysis systems, molecular biology, cell culture, and electrophysiology.
• Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to train and supervise activities of staff.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Close attention to details.
• Ability to apply knowledge of the use and care of animals for research projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in neuroscience laboratory work or equivalent training, certification, and experience preferred.
• Management and Strategy Institute (MSI) preferred.

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