Senior Research Technologist

Drexel University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Research Technologist to lead advanced laboratory research in retinal physiology using transgenic mouse models. The role emphasizes compliance with IACUC and biosafety protocols while supporting both ex vivo and in vivo electrophysiology studies and related data analysis.

The successful candidate will prepare reagents, maintain equipment, manage inventories, and contribute to scientific presentations and manuscripts, collaborating with laboratory

Qualifications

• Experience with retinal physiology experiments in mice.
• Proficient in ex vivo transretinal electroretinography (ERG).
• Experience with in vivo ERG recordings and optokinetic response studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ex vivo transretinal ERG recordings.
• Perform in vivo ERG recordings and optokinetic tests.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and tissue samples.
• Maintain lab equipment and manage inventories.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Mouse handling

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Tools

OptoDrum

ERG equipment

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs . Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values .

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure .

Job Summary

The Senior Research Technologist conducts and supports advanced laboratory research focused on retinal physiology using transgenic mouse models in compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety protocols. Responsibilities include performing ex vivo transretinal electroretinography (ERG), in vivo ERG recordings, and optokinetic response behavioral studies using OptoDrum technology, as well as processing and analyzing experimental data. The role prepares reagents, solutions, and tissue samples for electrophysiological studies, maintains laboratory equipment and inventories by ordering necessary supplies, and contributes to the preparation of scientific presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts. The Senior Research Technologist also ensures a safe and organized laboratory environment, collaborates effectively with laboratory personnel, and performs additional research and laboratory duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator to support ongoing research objectives.

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Essential Functions

• Reports to the Principal Investigator/Director of the laboratory.
• Conducts laboratory animal studies related to retinal physiology defined under IACUC and Institutional Biosafety protocols.
• Performs electrophysiological experiments on whole-mount mouse retinas (ex-vivo transretinal electroretinography) and data processing and analysis.
• Performs behavioral studies of optokinetic response in transgenic mouse models utilizing OptoDrum technology and pertinent data processing and analysis.