Neuroscience Research Technician: Optical Imaging

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

PSLF opportunity

Tuition/education support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis seeks a Researcher 1 to perform optical imaging and analysis in supporting neuroscience experiments. You will assist with animal preparation, surgery, imaging, data organization, and general lab operations under supervision of the PI and senior staff.

You will organize data, run analyses in MATLAB and Python, and contribute to project progress. This role involves hands-on surgical preparation, imaging sessions, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).
• Experience with optical imaging in mice.
• Experience working in the Kara Lab (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize instruments for sterile intracranial surgery in animals.
• Induce anesthesia and perform intracranial surgical procedures in mice.
• Perform optical imaging experiments and analyze imaging data.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, procedures, and data files.
• Collaborate with senior staff and trainees to coordinate experiments.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings and share findings.

Skills

Optical imaging in mice

Laboratory collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI) services

Job description

The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis seeks a Researcher 1 to perform optical imaging and analysis in supporting neuroscience experiments. You will assist with animal preparation, surgery, imaging, data organization, and general lab operations under supervision of the PI and senior staff.

You will organize data, run analyses in MATLAB and Python, and contribute to project progress. This role involves hands-on surgical preparation, imaging sessions, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary