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Job Description
Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Research Technician in the Grienberger Lab. At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical dental and life insurances. in the Grienberger lab at Brandeis University.
We are a new neuroscience group studying the cellular basis of learning and memory in the mammalian brain. This is an ideal position for someone passionate about doing research within a highly collaborative team and looking to gain mentored handson laboratory experience in preparation for graduate or medical school.
This position has three main responsibilities: First it is to support the PI in basic lab management tasks i.e. ordering equipment (especially during the lab startup period) and supplies. Second it is to manage the mouse colony i.e. mouse husbandry cage changing and basic health checks. Finally it is to support other lab members in their ongoing experiments and if there is time to work on independent research projects under the PIs supervision.
This is an ideal transitional position for a recent college graduate in the life sciences who aims to pursue a career in Neuroscience be it in academic or biotech research.
Key Responsibilities include:
Manage the labs mouse colony 20
Lab management (ordering equipment and supplies) 20
Support ongoing research/supervision of undergraduate students 50
Work on their own research projects 5
Provide administrative support 5
Qualifications:
AS or equivalent in Neuroscience Biology Engineering or equivalent. Bachelors degree strongly preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Ideally previous laboratory experience
Ideally a 2year commitment
A strong desire to learn how to do research
We are committed to building a vibrant group of scientists from diverse backgrounds and place strong emphasis on teamwork and mentorship. Brandeis University located 9 miles outside of Boston with easy commuting options has a uniquely interdisciplinary Neuroscience community spanning Biology Psychology Biochemistry and Mathematics.
To learn more about our lab visit Join us and apply by submitting a cover letter and your resume.
Commitment toDiversity Equity and Inclusion
Diversity equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis todayand always have been forthey are rooted in our founding as an valuesserve as a reminder for selfreflection and a continuous call to grow for us asBrandeisans. Founded as amodel institution forethnic and religious pluralism Brandeis University welcomes students faculty and staff ofall nationalitiesreligions and orientations. Moreover social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces theevolvingdiversityof our larger society. Read more online about our Mission andDiversityStatements at Brandeis Mission andDiversityStatements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin ethnicity caste sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity/expression including transgender identity religion disability age genetics active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
