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The purpose of this position is to support an investigative research team at Cognitive Neurophysiology Lab. The individual will maintain transgenic colony of disease models, contributing on identifying translational biomarkers and understanding of basic mechanisms of rare neurodevelopment disease. The individual will perform a variety of moderately complex laboratory duties and experiments. Position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Initially, this individual will perform assignments working with regular supervision from the lab supervisor or the designee and over time will develop independence in planning and performing experiments. The lab fosters, a collaborative environment and continuing educational development, which is highly valued in applicants.
Job Responsibility:
Handle mouse colonies including breeding, separation, genotyping, maintain mouse database/inventories and ensure compliance with IACUC policies
Communicate with the animal resource department and UCAR on animal colony matters and serve as an emergency contact for animal care staff
Operate, maintain and use the lab equipment and the resources of the laboratory in an efficient and safe manner
Assist in-vivo aseptic animal surgeries, behavior assessments, electrophysiology recording and maintains accurate records
Orders supplies, overall maintain the order and cleanliness of the lab
Helps to maintain documentation of Lab Safety in compliance with university policy requirements
Keep inventory of chemicals on Chematix
Ensure that approved procedures for proper disposal of all hazardous wastes are followed
Keeps abreast of the field of neuroscience by reading journal articles, attending laboratory meetings, and attending relevant University seminars
Maintains detailed lab journal. Records and calculates results
Presents data in prescribed formats
Uses input from PI and lab members to trouble shoot experiments and equipment malfunctions
Performs general laboratory duties such as preparing reagents and re-stocking supplies and inventory maintenance
Helps to ensure laboratory compliance for biosafety, EHS and fire inspections
Requirements:
High school diploma
1 year experience performing basic sampling, monitoring, or research activities, compiling and collecting data, and preparing reports
College or associate’s degree in appropriate discipline (preferred)
Highly motivated, ability to multitask
Good organizational abilities
Detail oriented and ability to work well as part of a team
Preferred experience in mouse handling
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
Nice to have:
College or associate’s degree in appropriate discipline
Highly motivated, ability to multitask
Good organizational abilities
Detail oriented and ability to work well as part of a team
Preferred experience in mouse handling
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication