What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician 2-Anatomy and Neurobiology position at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center?
Job Description
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL 10/31/2027
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Research Technician 2 conducts experiments following the behaviors of mice.
Responsibilities
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Market Range: 05
Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL 10/31/2027
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Research Technician 2 conducts experiments following the behaviors of mice.
Responsibilities
- Assists with mouse brain surgery, molecular/cellular biology, and Ca2 imaging.
- Assists in behavioral testing.
- Performs data analysis with assistance.
- Assists with brain clearing and imaging.
- Orders and maintains lab materials and equipment.
- Maintains and handle mouse lines in the vivarium.
- Assists with genotyping for the mouse lines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal four (4) years.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Skill in database analysis.
- Knowledge of brain surgery, brain Ca2 imaging in vivo, behavioral testing, brain histology, and computational/statistical analyses.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivated and detail oriented.
Salary : $19