Neuro Research Lab Technician (Mice & Imaging)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rutgers University is seeking a Lab Technician in the Neurology department at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. The role focuses on supporting research into neurodegenerative diseases using mouse models, with responsibilities spanning colony maintenance, behavioral testing, surgeries, tissue collection, and molecular analyses.

The position requires an associate degree in a relevant science, with preferred candidates holding a bachelor’s in neuroscience or biology and some

Formación

• Associate degree in a relevant science is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology or a related field preferred.
• One year of research experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain colonies of genetically modified mice with breeding and genotyping.
• Assist behavioral testing in mice and record observations.
• Support mouse surgeries and post‑operative care.
• Collect and prepare biological samples for analyses.
• Perform immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining.
• Assist with microscopy, image capture and data collection.
• Conduct molecular/biochemical experiments including PCR, Western blotting, and protein work.

Educación

Associate degree in relevant science

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or related field

One year of research experience (preferred)

Herramientas

PCR machines

Centrifuges

Shaking incubators

Plate readers

Immunohistochemistry

Descripción del empleo

Rutgers University is seeking a Lab Technician in the Neurology department at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. The role focuses on supporting research into neurodegenerative diseases using mouse models, with responsibilities spanning colony maintenance, behavioral testing, surgeries, tissue collection, and molecular analyses.

The position requires an associate degree in a relevant science, with preferred candidates holding a bachelor’s in neuroscience or biology and some