Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Research Technician in the Grienberger Lab. At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. in the Grienberger lab at Brandeis University.
We are a new neuroscience group studying the cellular basis of learning and memory in the mammalian brain. This is an ideal position for someone passionate about doing research within a highly collaborative team and looking to gain mentored hands-on laboratory experience in preparation for graduate or medical school.
This position has three main responsibilities: First, it is to support the PI in basic lab management tasks, i.e., ordering equipment (especially during the lab start-up period) and supplies. Second, it is to manage the mouse colony, i.e., mouse husbandry, cage changing, and basic health checks. Finally, it is to support other lab members in their ongoing experiments and, if there is time, to work on independent research projects under the PI's supervision.
This is an ideal transitional position for a recent college graduate in the life sciences who aims to pursue a career in Neuroscience, be it in academic or biotech research.
Key Responsibilities include:
Manage the lab's mouse colony 20%
Lab management (ordering equipment and supplies) 20%
Support ongoing research/supervision of undergraduate students 50%
Work on their own research projects 5%
Provide administrative support 5%
Qualifications:
AS or equivalent in Neuroscience, Biology, Engineering, or equivalent. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Ideally previous laboratory experience
Ideally a 2-year commitment
A strong desire to learn how to do research
We are committed to building a vibrant group of scientists from diverse backgrounds and place strong emphasis on teamwork and mentorship. Brandeis University, located 9 miles outside of Boston with easy commuting options, has a uniquely interdisciplinary Neuroscience community spanning Biology, Psychology, Biochemistry, and Mathematics.
To learn more about our lab, visit http://bit.ly/grienberger. Join us and apply by submitting a cover letter and your resume.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
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