Research Laboratory Technician I

Creighton University; Fort Wayne, Omaha (IN, NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join its research team in auditory neuroscience. This full-time role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience while contributing to understanding how developmental hearing loss impacts brain function. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and be enthusiastic about laboratory research. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will help advance important research projects and make a difference in the field.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in research, animal handling, or animal behavior preferred.
• Willing to learn laboratory techniques including behavioral training.

Responsibilities

• Training and handling small animals for auditory behavior tasks.
• Assisting with data collection and analysis for research experiments.
• Maintaining detailed records of experiments and laboratory activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Animal Handling

Data Collection

Basic Neuroscience Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Research Lab Tech I in the School of Medicine.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our research team. The position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on research experience in an auditory neuroscience lab, where we focus on how developmental hearing loss impacts brain function and behavior. Assist in data collection for future extramural grant applications. This is a full-time, grant funded position.

Ideal individual will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail and be responsible, reliable, and enthusiastic about laboratory research.

Key Responsibilities

• Training and handling small animals (gerbils) for auditory behavior tasks


• Assisting with data collection and analysis for research experiments


• Maintaining detailed records of experiments and laboratory activities


• Contributing to the organization and upkeep of the laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree


• 1 year of experience, previous experience in research, animal handling, or animal behavior (preferred but not required)


• Basic understanding of neuroscience principles


• Willing to learn techniques in the laboratory, including behavioral training


• Willing to handle rodents (gerbils)

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail]

Creighton University was founded in 1878 and has an enrollment of 8,000 students. Our campus spans over 150 acres, has over 50 buildings, and employs over 2250 people. It is important to us to have a diverse student body and workforce. In addition to our excellent benefits package, our employees enjoy a variety of programs and discounts to support a positive work-life balance. At Creighton University, your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff, and students inspired to change the world. And it all starts with you.

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Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.