Research Technician I
On-site · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
The Research Technician I will conduct basic neuroscience research in mice focusing on aging and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, obesity, and neurological disorders. The role’s primary responsibility (60%) is organizing and maintaining the Preclinical Behavior and Surgery Suite—scheduling equipment, training new users, maintaining computers and supplies, ensuring safety and animal-use compliance, and liaising with animal care personnel. The remaining 40% involves performing mouse behavioral assays, maintaining mouse colonies, performing surgeries, and supporting the lab’s day-to-day operations (ordering supplies/reagents). Opportunities for growth include immunohistochemistry (tissue staining and imaging) and survival surgeries on rodents (e.g., jugular catheter implantation and stereotaxic procedures). The position requires a BS/BA in biology-related fields or equivalent lab experience, experience with rodents, strong data skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Required Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in biological sciences, neuroscience, or psychology or equivalent years of relevant lab experience and basic understanding of laboratory procedures.
- Experience with rodents, knowledge of basic mouse handling, statistical procedures, as well as methods and practices typical to neuroscience.
- Advanced computer skills (or ability to learn those skills) including data acquisition, Microsoft Office software, order processing, and methods for backing up data.
- Demonstrates strong scientific rigor, critical thinking, and attention to detail in all research activities.
- Works independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
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