Research Technician III- Mendes Lab

Research Technician III
- Mendes Lab### Research Technician III
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Rochester - NY:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R276054

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** Job Location (Full Address):
** 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:400010 Neuroscience

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URG 106 HCompensation Range:$21.78 - $30.53
* The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
*** Responsibilities:
** Responsibilities:
The Mendes lab in the Department of Neuroscience studies how astrocytes and neurons communicate across brain states, behavior, and disease. The research technician will play a key role in the day-to-day research activities and operational management of the laboratory. The successful candidate will be asked to execute complex experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of ongoing research projects.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and operational leadership, establish and maintain consistent experimental practices, and train and mentor laboratory personnel in research techniques, equipment use, and laboratory procedures. Under the direction of Dr. Mendes, the Senior Research Technician will also contribute to the development and implementation of specialized experimental approaches, coordinate laboratory operations, and help ensure compliance with institutional policies and responsible stewardship of laboratory resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The role involves independently managing transgenic and knockout mouse colonies, including breeding, record-keeping, and the preparation and modification of animal research protocols, while working closely with Vivarium and DLAM staff. Responsibilities include ordering animals and laboratory supplies. Coordinating laboratory instrument maintenance and overseeing routing biochemical and molecular biological assays. Additional duties include contributing to experimental design and independently executing, troubleshooting, and optimizing research methods, protocols, and assays;

overseeing general laboratory functions, including inventory management and supply ordering, and training new personnel in fundamental laboratory techniques. Collaboration with undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will support research projects involving experiments in cells and biological tissues using cell biology, biochemical and molecular techniques. The positions required proficiency in cell and molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation, quantitative PCR, DNA cloning and expression, cell culture, SD-PAGE, western blotting and immunohistochemistry.

Other responsibilities include independently planning and conducting standardized technical procedures and laboratory experiments, maintaining accurate research and colony records and coordinating laboratory compliance requirements, including Institutional Biosafety Committee approvals and EH&S and DLAM training and annual renewals for laboratory personnel.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Utilizes new and innovative research techniques involving a high degree of skill and training. May include performing reviews of the literature, applying acquired knowledge to new experimental questions, and participating in the selecting and designing of appropriate tasks to address relevant scientific questions.
* Performs moderate to complex analysis and calculation of data; interprets and makes recommendations. Organizes and manages data, conducts tests, and performs statistical analysis on data using statistical software. Includes organizing technicians and coordinating experiments    Produces data tables and figures for research papers and presentation and…