Market Range: 05

Hiring Salary: $19.10/Hourly

THIS IS A PART-TIME GRANT-FUNDED POSITION (35 HOURS PER WEEK)

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Technician 2 conducts experiments to study cellular mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease mouse models. This position initiates new studies to explore novel pathological mechanisms involving fibrinogen-mediates pathways in glial-vascular connection for vascular dementia using eNOS deficient mouse models in conjunction with hypertension.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Establishes good eNOS mouse colony to allow studies of sex differences at various ages.

* Performs experiments in eNOS mouse models (blood collection, administer compounds) and collects brain tissues or perfuses brains for histology.

* Establishes assays for fibrin/fibrinogens (ELISA, WBs) and tissue distribution.

* Receives training in basic lab techniques involving mouse models.

* Receives training on surgical procedures in mouse CNS brain.

* Obtains and demonstrates sufficient skill in qPCR, Western blots, immunocytochemistry/immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.

* Collects, interprets, describes, and documents complex analytical and evaluative research data.

* Works with PI on manuscript preparation.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in one of the sciences. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: OR a combination of college coursework and work experience to equal eight (8) years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Excellent organizational and communication skills.

* Ability to follow directions on experimental protocols or requests from Principal Investigator.

* Ability to maintain a schedule and accomplish goals.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.