What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Research Technician (Contractual C2) position at University of Maryland School of Medicine?
Laboratory Research Technician (Contractual C2)-(G)
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a contractual neuroscience Laboratory Research Technician for the Department of Pharmacology. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will work on NIH funded projects related to addiction and cognition. The goal of the laboratory is to gain a deeper understanding of the neural circuits governing cognitive control of action in the context of addiction. The lab employs modern neuroscience approaches including neural circuit monitoring and manipulation approaches combined with animal behavior, neurophysiology, pharmacology, and neuroanatomy. This is a highly supportive and collaborative environment ideal for intellectual growth and career development in academia or beyond.
BENEFITS (Contractual / C2 Employee) :
UMB offers a comprehensive
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Perform animal behavior experiments in combination with optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulation of specified brain circuits.
- Perform in vivo calcium imaging of specified brain circuits as animals behave.
- Assist in genotyping various genetically-modified mouse lines.
- Collect, analyze, and publish data.
- Assists in conducting research on current scientific literature using computerized applications.
- Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagents, stains, and buffers
- Assists with sterile procedures
- Perform other related duties as needed.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICTIONS
Education : Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or biomedical engineering.
Experience : Prior basic laboratory experience is preferred. Experience with computer coding in MATLAB or Python is preferred.
OTHER : Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Experience in MATLAB and / or Python coding is preferred, but in the least, a willingness to learn is desired.
Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are not eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).
Salary Range : $48, - $52, per year (Commensurate with education and experience)
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Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff-N10LRTEmployee ClassNon-Exempt Contingent IIFull Time / Part Time : Full-Time
Shift
Day JobFinancial Disclosure : No
Organization
School of Medicine - Pharmacology
Job Posting
Jan 13,
Unposting Date
Jan 27, , 11 : 59 : 00 PM
Salary : $48 - $52
