RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Research Technician to support innovative experiments in the Lab of Professor Steve Ramirez. The position involves surgeries and data analysis on mouse models, aiming to understand neural mechanisms related to motivation, movement, and learning, particularly in health and Parkinson's Disease.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a neuroscience or biology lab preferred.
• Relevant experience working with rodents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stereotaxic viral injection and micro-array implant surgeries on mice.
• Manage mouse colonies and analyze imaging data.
• Support experiments studying neural dynamics related to motivation and learning.

Skills

Experience in biology and/or neuroscience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

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Position Details

Category: Charles River Campus > Administrative/Support/Clerical

Location: BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code: 25500575760528

Posted Date: 5/29/2025

Salary Grade: Grade 25

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

The Lab of Professor Steve Ramirez is seeking a Research Technician to support experiments involving mouse models. The primary responsibilities include conducting stereotaxic viral injection and micro-array implant surgeries on mice, managing mouse colonies, and analyzing imaging data from behaving mice. The goal is to study neural dynamics related to motivation, movement, and learning in health and Parkinson's Disease.

Applicants should have relevant experience in a neuroscience or biology lab working with rodents.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in biology and/or neuroscience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Current Boston University employees represented by L2324 should apply through the internal link. Other applicants should use the 'Apply' section on this page.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education

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