Auditory Neuroscience Research Tech II

UNKNOWN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in the Kumar lab is hiring a Research Technician II to study cortical mechanisms of sound processing after noise-induced hearing loss.

The lab uses in vivo two-photon imaging of auditory cortex in awake mice, optogenetics, chemo genetics, and operant behavior mouse models to identify brain mechanisms underlying impaired hearing after loud-noise exposure. The position assists with the technical aspects of studies, documentation, and preparation of materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license required.
• No specific work experience required.
• Skills: Not Applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, data collection, and setup of equipment.
• Maintain mice colony and data files.
• Enter data and assist with statistical analysis and figure construction.
• Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, and probes.
• Ensure safety procedures and proper documentation.
• Maintain lab conditions and equipment and assist with general lab maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis in the Kumar lab is hiring a Research Technician II to study cortical mechanisms of sound processing after noise-induced hearing loss.

The lab uses in vivo two-photon imaging of auditory cortex in awake mice, optogenetics, chemo genetics, and operant behavior mouse models to identify brain mechanisms underlying impaired hearing after loud-noise exposure. The position assists with the technical aspects of studies, documentation, and preparation of materials,