Research Technician II - Hou Lab

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor, New York, Town of Oyster Bay (NY, NY, NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering neuroscience lab at a world-renowned research institution, where you'll engage in groundbreaking studies on brain functions and behaviors. This role offers hands-on experience with innovative techniques like optogenetics and electrophysiology, while contributing to impactful research. Collaborate closely with leading scientists and gain authorship on publications, enhancing your scientific career. This dynamic environment fosters growth and exploration in biomedical research, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about neuroscience and animal behavior.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Exceptional Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
• Experience with rodents and neuroscience techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on rodent behavior and neural activity.
• Perform surgeries and maintain rodent colonies.

Skills

Neuroscience

Biology

Engineering

Computer Science

Rodent Handling

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Optogenetics

Electrophysiology

Immunostaining

Job description

Position Description

A Research Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Helen Hou at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (houlab.org), starting in 2023. You will play a prominent role in the research program of a brand-new interdisciplinary neuroscience lab, studying how the brain controls movements and behaviors, including how the brain coordinates facial expressions to convey emotions. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is located east of New York City on Long Island, conveniently accessible with the Long Island Rail Road (1-hr ride from Penn Station).

Position Responsibilities

Depending on the person's interests and skills, experiments may include: testing rodent behavior, performing optogenetic stimulation, and using in vivo electrophysiology and imaging to record neural activity, dissections and immunostaining of rodent brains, rodent intracranial surgery, as well as building experimental hardware and/or software for data analysis. In addition, responsibilities will include general lab organization and maintaining of rodent colonies. The Research Technician will have the opportunity to work closely with the principal investigator as well as to develop skills as an independent scientist, and contributions to experiments will merit authorship on resulting publications (Four technicians who previously worked with Dr. Hou have been co-authors on papers.)

Position Requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, previous research experience, and a background in a STEM field such as neuroscience, biology, engineering, or computer science. Experience working with rodents, using neuroscience and biology techniques, and/or programming will be judged favorably but not required. We look for candidates who are curious about the brain and behavior. A two-year commitment is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is 45,000 to 50,999 per annum. The salary range or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

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