Auditory Neuroscience Research Technician I

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh seeks a Laboratory Research Technician I to conduct hearing research in animal models, focusing on neural mechanisms in normal and congenitally/hearing loss recovery. You will learn and perform behavioral and immunohistochemical experiments and contribute to data collection and publications.

The role involves handling mice, maintaining lab systems, and supporting statistical analyses, with opportunities to collaborate on publications under senior supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field with research experience.
• Wet lab, histology, and neurobiology experience preferred but not required.
• Experience handling mice and troubleshooting experiments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and analyses on specimen samples.
• Learn and conduct experiments in auditory neuroscience with emphasis on behavioral and immunohistochemical methods.
• Assist with data management, analysis, and presentation preparation.

Skills

Wet lab

Histology

Neurobiology

Mice handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field

Tools

Two-photon calcium imaging

Optophysiology

Immunohistochemistry

In vivo electrophysiology

Job description

University of Pittsburgh seeks a Laboratory Research Technician I to conduct hearing research in animal models, focusing on neural mechanisms in normal and congenitally/hearing loss recovery. You will learn and perform behavioral and immunohistochemical experiments and contribute to data collection and publications.

The role involves handling mice, maintaining lab systems, and supporting statistical analyses, with opportunities to collaborate on publications under senior supervision.