Laboratory Technician

General Summary/Purpose:

Under the general supervision of Dr. Lee-Summers and Dr. Martin, the technician will be responsible for performing basic biochemical and histological experiments in piglet brain tissue.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• The duties with include preparing histological fixatives, experimental animal perfusions for biochemical, molecular, and histological studies of the brain, fresh and frozen brain tissue homogenization, mitochondrial and proteasome isolations, and biochemical assays including enzyme activity assays and western blotting, sectioning of brain tissue, histological/immunohistochemical staining, and microscopic analysis of brain sections.
• Basic knowledge in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and neuroscience is preferred. Will work with post-doctoral students, faculty co-investigators, and other lab technicians. Proper laboratory etiquette and respect required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with some science coursework.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training Certificate from Technical Institute preferred.
• Experience with preparation of brain fixatives, histology, immunohistochemistry, and western blotting.
• Experience with perfusing animals is preferred.

Classified Title:Laboratory Technician
Working Title: Laboratory Technician ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CB
Starting Salary Range:$13.00-$16.93 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F; possible evenings and weekends
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002717-SOM Ane Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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