Research Technician - Neurobiology Lab (Contract)

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Towson (MD)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Job summary

Towson University, located on Main Campus north of Baltimore, invites applications for a Research Technician (Contractual) in the Falcone Lab of Biological Sciences. The role supports a project on varicose projection astrocytes in Alzheimer's disease, with mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in biology or related field, with at least two years of research experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field.
Two years of research experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform experiments for the grant project, including maintaining mammalian cell cultures, collecting, and analyzing data, and keeping accurate experimental records.
Work closely with the principal investigator to organize research activities, monitor project progress, and troubleshoot experiments.
Train and mentor undergraduate students in laboratory techniques, experimental procedures, data documentation, and safe laboratory practices.
Manage daily laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventories, coordinating equipment maintenance, and ensuring an organized and safe working environment.
Participate in lab meetings and contribute to preparing research reports, presentations, and manuscripts.