Research Laboratory Technician II

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking university in Omaha, where you can contribute to groundbreaking research in auditory neuroscience. As a Research Assistant II in the Hong Lab, you'll play a vital role in studying cellular mechanisms of mouse auditory neurons. This position offers hands-on experience in electrophysiology and molecular biology, as well as the chance to assist in building essential lab setups. If you're passionate about research and eager to work in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the scientific community and help advance our understanding of auditory functions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of research lab experience with independent projects.
• Proven ability to conduct research experiments and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab tasks, including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
• Assist with daily mouse handling and molecular biology experiments.

Skills

Rodent handling

Molecular biology

Patch clamp

Electrophysiology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

MATLAB

Excellent reading and writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Tools

Patch clamp equipment

Fluorescence imaging tools

Viral injection tools

Auditory brainstem response (ABR) system

Job description

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Research Assistant II for the Hong Lab.

The lab studies cellular mechanisms of mouse auditory neurons under healthy and pathological conditions, and utilizes multiple techniques including patch clamp, optogenetics, fluorescence imaging, viral injections, auditory brainstem response (ABR), RNA-seq and computational modeling.

This is a new lab at Creighton and this role will assist the PI in building essential electrophysiology and molecular biology setups for experiments. Other responsibilities of this job include daily mouse handling, genotyping, ABR and noise exposure system usage, molecular biology, and histology.

Key Responsibilities

• Involves significant lab management tasks, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, routine cleaning, stocking supplies, and more.
• Assist in ordering materials and supplies, maintaining detailed records, analyzing data, and documenting results. Must be comfortable working both independently and alongside other researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Biology or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience working on an independent project in a research lab environment.
• Rodent handling experience, molecular biology, patch clamp and/or electrophysiology. Demonstrated success completing research projects. Proven ability to conduct research experiments.
• Familiarity with experimental design, including replicates, controls and reproducibility.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.
• Ability to learn new methods quickly and work independently.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with MATLAB is ideal.
• Must be organized, reliable, self-sufficient, and goal-oriented.

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].

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Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment.

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.