GENERAL PURPOSE:

Full-time laboratory technician position available to assist with day-to-day operation of a neuroscience laboratory dedicated to understanding the brain regions involved in memory and cognition. Duties include behavioral training and care of animals, data collection and management with custom and commercial software, record keeping and file maintenance, ordering supplies and overall maintenance of the laboratory. Ability to work with animals, good attention to detail, computer and organizational skills is required. Prior laboratory experience recommended. Experience working with animals is a plus.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with managing, organizing and overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory. This includes maintaining the inventory, ordering supplies, interacting with vendors.

• Assists with implementing lab protocols and overseeing lab personnel safety practices and certifications.

• May trains and supervises undergraduate research assistants and other technical assistants in all relevant lab practices.

• Behavioral training and care of laboratory animals.

• Data collection, and maintenance of data records.

• Produces data tables and figures.

• Creates audio and video stimuli for experimental paradigms and assists with computer software which run behavioral paradigms.

• Updating software and computer systems and arranging repair or updating of equipment.

• Maintains the order and cleanliness of the lab.

• Prepares surgical packs, organizes and maintains surgical room equipment and supplies. Assists in procedures as needed.

• Assists in histology laboratory procedures as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, BME, Psychology or other science related field of study preferred.

• 1 year of experience performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities; compiling and collecting data and preparing reports; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Prior experience working with animals preferred.

• Ability to work with animals required.

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain well organized laboratory.

• Competence with Microsoft office Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

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Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.37 - $27.12 Hourly

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.

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