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OPS Lab Tech

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Data Analysis, Data Collection, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Neuroscience, Organizational Skills, Surgical Procedures, Technical Operations
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
19 days ago
The Padilla-Coreano Lab in the Neuroscience Department at the University of Florida is seeking a research assistant interested in social and behavioral neuroscience. The position involves working with mice and learning advanced neural circuit techniques such as optogenetics and electrophysiology.
Classification Title:

OPS Lab Tech

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor degree in STEM field and 2 years of hands-on experience working with laboratory mice in a neuroscience lab.

Job Description:

The Padilla-Coreano Lab in the Neuroscience Department at the University of Florida is seeking a research assistant interested in social and behavioral neuroscience. The position involves working with mice and learning advanced neural circuit techniques such as optogenetics and electrophysiology.

Duties Include:

  • Perform behavioral experiments in mice
  • Perform mouse surgical procedures, such as stereotaxic craniotomies and perfusions
  •  Assist with histological procedures
  •   Build custom made electrodes
  •  Setup and test behavioral equipment
  •  Help with lab setup and organization and support duties relating to lab operations
  •  Assist in behavioral and neural activity data collection and analysis
Expected Salary:

$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

2 years of hands-on experience working with laboratory mice in a neuroscience lab.

Preferred:

Previous stereotaxic surgical experience in rodents

Previous experience with social behavioral assays in mice, such as the tube test

Previous experience with brain tissue sectioning, mounting, and imaging.

Experience with Python

 Actively seeking to learn new neuroscience lab skills and become a competitive PhD student Excellent organizational skills

 Excellent organizational skills

 Excellent interpersonal skills

Learn more about our lab here:  Padilla-Coreano Lab (padillacoreanolab.com)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:YES

 

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