Research Associate: In Vivo Electrophysiology & Behavior

Allen Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,250 - 66,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Allen Institute in Seattle is seeking a research technician to collect in vivo electrophysiological data from mouse cortex and aid in behavioral tasks. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or a related field and have experience in research labs.

The position requires onsite work and offers a salary range of $54,250 – $66,450 based on qualifications. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or a related field required.
• 2 years of experience in a research lab is preferred.
• Experience working with mice is greatly preferred.
• Ability to perform rodent surgeries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect electrophysiological and optogenetics data from mouse cortex.
• Train mice for behavioral tasks.
• Perform analyses to update experimental protocols.
• Ensure lab maintenance and handle laboratory animals.

Skills

Experience with mice

In vivo electrophysiology

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or related field

Job description

The Allen Institute in Seattle is seeking a research technician to collect in vivo electrophysiological data from mouse cortex and aid in behavioral tasks. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or a related field and have experience in research labs.

The position requires onsite work and offers a salary range of $54,250 – $66,450 based on qualifications. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) enrollment.