Neuroscience Lab Technician for Spinal Cord Injury Research

Research Foundation CUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a full-time research technician in a neuroscience laboratory at the CUNY School of Medicine. The role supports rodent experiments, surgical care, data analyses of neural signals, and AI-based analysis in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Strong skills in Excel, organizational ability, and willingness to learn new software are required.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Willing to learn to use new programs as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rodent experiments and assist with animal surgeries.
• Assist in training animals to perform motor tasks (e.g., reaching and locomotion).
• Data analyses including quantitative microscopy and analysis of neural signals; biochemical and genetic analyses; AI-based approaches.
• Aspects of lab management, including checking inventory of supplies.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

BS/BA in Neuroscience, Engineering, Biology or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a full-time research technician in a neuroscience laboratory at the CUNY School of Medicine. The role supports rodent experiments, surgical care, data analyses of neural signals, and AI-based analysis in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Strong skills in Excel, organizational ability, and willingness to learn new software are required.