Laboratory Technician - 2 positions available
Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Position Details Banner Position Number R10595 Position Title Laboratory
Technician - 2 positions available Classification Title
MURC-Biological Technicians Department SOM-Pharmacology - RC5210
Location MURC - MU Research Corporation Salary Range Commensurate
with qualifications and experience Job Description We are currently seeking a self-motivated and highly organized
laboratory technician to support the lab of Dr. Price E. Dickson at
the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in
Huntington, WV. The Dickson laboratory investigates the genetic
drivers of drug addiction using the following approaches: Recombinant inbred mouse panels Operant conditioning Intravenous drug self-administration Stereotaxic surgery In vivo calcium imaging Bulk and single cell sequencing of neuronal cells. Principal Responsibilities: Behavioral testing of mice Learning and implementing surgical techniques in the laboratory
mouse including intravenous jugular catheterization and stereotaxic surgery Maintaining a colony of experimental mice (~150 cages) and
coordinating weaning and breeding with a team of technicians. Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for
sequencing. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a
related field. A master's degree would be beneficial but is not
required. Qualifications: Research experience using mice or rats Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in
Dr. Dickson's laboratory would be beneficial but is not
required. Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in
the job description. Preferred Qualifications Posting Number MR0358 Open Date 01/28/2021 Close Date Open Until
Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Please make sure to include the following with your application
materials: Rsum or CV emphasizing prior research experience. Cover letter that touches briefly on your background, your
interest in this position, and why you think you would be an ideal fit. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Keywords: Marshall University, Huntington , Laboratory Technician - 2 positions available, Other , Huntington, West Virginia
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