Research Technolgist

The Department of Psychiatry Neurobiology is seeking a Research Technologist to gather HD mice for projects involving studying NLRP3-imflammasome pathway in Huntington's disease pathogenesis.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
• Perform reagent ordering and management functions.
• Ensure the laboratory is adequately supplied.
• Facilitate cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology, and gene editing.
• With supervision, conduct molecular and cell biological work on Huntington's Disease.
• Perform routine mouse colony management, tissue preparation, behavioral tests, and immunochemistry.
• Participate in on-going research projects for mouse genotyping, oral gavage, behavioral testing, and pathology assessment.
• Validate the NLRP3 pathway in HD human striatal neurons and help analyze the data from experiments.
• Participate in projects related to other Huntington's disease pathogenic pathway and mechanism study.
• Validate hits from previous screening in HD mouse model.

• Strong and efficient communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Keep clear experimental records.
• Have effective organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload appropriately.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

• Related work experience in mouse genotyping, behavioral testing, cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology, gene editing.

• Experience with molecular biology, biochemistry techniques, cell culture, and mouse genotyping are preferred.

Classified Title: Research Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY ($43,160 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon to Fri, 8:30 am to 5 pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Psy Neurobiology
Personnel area: School of Medicine