Position DetailsPosition Information Position Type Professional Staff Faculty TrackPosition Title Laboratory Technician Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Biddeford, ME Description The Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences is seeking a lab assistant for an active laboratory performing rodent research into the mechanisms into the neuroscience of pain and negative affect. This position requires independence in performing experiments and experience in overseeing and training student researchers.About the University of New EnglandUNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE's benefits package.Responsibilities
- Perform surgeries on anesthetized rats and mice for research purposes.
- Perform breeding colony maintenance, genotyping, blood and tissue collections.
- Perform immunocytochemistry in rodent brain tissue.
- Perform tear measurements and behavioral studies in rodents.
- Oversee and train student researchers in basic laboratory techniques.
- Perform dissections and collection of rodent brain tissue.
- Perform histology in rodent brain tissue.
- Perform microscopy and analysis of histological images.
- Prepare reagents and standards; order supplies and equipment and reagents.
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
- Ensure the laboratory is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
- Read and discuss original research papers.
- Learn new techniques as needed.
Qualifications
- BS in Biology, Neuroscience, or related field required, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in rodent research.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks without supervision.
- Detail-oriented and careful in handling tasks.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new skills and approach new challenges with enthusiasm.
- Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
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