Research Technician, Retina Gene Therapy Lab

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Philpot laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a research technician to support gene therapy research for retinal disorders. Responsibilities include laying groundwork for in vivo and ex vivo experiments, performing ERG recording, OCT and fundus imaging, OKR mouse behavioral tests, histology and imaging, and tissue collection with careful data management.

The role requires animal handling, willingness to work with mice, and accurate lab record keeping.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Experience in a biology or neuroscience lab is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform ERG recording, OCT and fundus imaging, and OKR mouse behavioral experiments.
• Conduct histology and imaging, manage mouse colony and breeding.
• Handle animals and perform tissue collection and processing (dissections, sectioning, IHC).
• Support data analysis and lab organization.

Kenntnisse

Neuroscience knowledge

Retinal biology

Immunohistochemistry

Rodent handling

Histology

Tools

ERG/OKR recording

Confocal microscopy

OCT imaging

Tissue processing

Jobbeschreibung

The Philpot laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a research technician to support gene therapy research for retinal disorders. Responsibilities include laying groundwork for in vivo and ex vivo experiments, performing ERG recording, OCT and fundus imaging, OKR mouse behavioral tests, histology and imaging, and tissue collection with careful data management.

The role requires animal handling, willingness to work with mice, and accurate lab record keeping.