Senior Research Technician

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Boston Massachusetts, United States Tufts University Full time
Overview:
The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department that focuses on cutting-edge research in the areas of synapse development and function, sensory systems, and complex behavior, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral neurobiology. The faculty within the department is also extensively involved with the Graduate School of Biomedical Science Program in Neuroscience as well as teaching within the medical school. 

The overarching goal of the is to establish a computational theory for the cognitive thalamus. Click the link to learn more about the lab culture, the people, the projects, and the publications. The Halassa Lab is supported by funding from the federal government as well as university funds. 

What You'll Do:
The Senior Research Technician conducts a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experiments with accuracy. Performs specialized techniques and makes decisions regarding the appropriate protocol or procedure necessary to achieve desired results, the reliability and accuracy of results, and whether modification or repetition is necessary. Records test results and analyzes data derived from experiments. Help PI prepare routine lab safety inspections and related documents. Help order reagents and keep lab clean and organized.

Responsibilities include:

Conducts behavioral experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures to achieve results

Conducts in vivo electrophysiological experiments

Records results and maintains accurate records of experiments 

Performs techniques such as virus injection and implantation surgery, implant fabrication, design and fabrication of behavioral testing environments for animals

Performs limited data interpretation and assists with statistical analysis and summaries

Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of supplies

What We're Looking For:
Basic Requirements:

Degree in science and at least two years of related laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge and experience with laboratory techniques and procedures

Experience with surgical methods

Knowledge of basic statistics

Be organized and pay attention to details/follow up

Able to communicate with others effectively

 


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