Research Technician Bygrave Lab

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 Bygrave lab is supported by funding from the federal government, charitable foundations 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, the candidate in this role would join a supportive team to conduct a variety of experiments to evaluate mechanisms of neuronal circuit function and behaviors relevant to psychiatric disease. There are four primary duties for this position:

• Support the running of the lab through ordering reagents and supplies, and making solutions.
• Use viral vectors and immunohistochemistry to evaluate expression profiles.
• Behavioral testing in mice.
• Use image analysis pipelines for data analysis.

Having prior experience in any of the following is a plus (but not a prerequisite) for the position: biochemistry, molecular biology, experience working with mice, coding proficiency to build/utilize analysis pipelines. This could be a good opportunity for someone looking to gain research experience ahead of applying to graduate school.

More information about the Bygrave lab can be found here:

• Bachelor’s degree in science.

• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures (especially using mouse models, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, stereotaxic surgery).
• Experience with computational analyses.

Minimum $20.50, Midpoint $24.40, Maximum $28.30. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.