Neuroscience Research Technician: Mouse Surgery & Behavior

WIBR Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehead Institute seeks a Research Assistant I/II to perform bench-level experiments, train mice to play games, and analyze data under supervision. Duties include neurosurgeries, behavioral training, data collection, and collaboration with senior researchers.

The role emphasizes organization, motivation, and commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork. The position is listed as a one-year term with the possibility of extension and offers exposure to electrophysiology, optogenetics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neurobiology, neuroscience or a field directly related to the work.
• BS with 2+ years or MS with 1+ year for TA II title is required.
• Proficiency in mouse handling and stereotaxic neurosurgery techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mouse stereotaxic neurosurgeries in consultation with PI or project managers.
• Perform mouse behavioral training, neurophysiology data collection, and small independent research projects.
• Assist with mouse colony management, breeding, genotyping and animal welfare.

Skills

Mouse handling

Stereotaxic neurosurgery

Data analysis

Neural recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in neurobiology/neuroscience or related field

Tools

GitHub

DANDI

Job description

Whitehead Institute seeks a Research Assistant I/II to perform bench-level experiments, train mice to play games, and analyze data under supervision. Duties include neurosurgeries, behavioral training, data collection, and collaboration with senior researchers.

The role emphasizes organization, motivation, and commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork. The position is listed as a one-year term with the possibility of extension and offers exposure to electrophysiology, optogenetics, and