Technician

About the Role

A full-time research technician position is available in a neuroscience laboratory at the CUNY School of Medicine. The laboratory is located in a state-of-the-art research facility. Research examines ways to improve function after a spinal cord injury using pre-clinical rodent models. Experiments incorporate microscopy, neural stimulation, recording of brain, spinal cord, and muscle electrical activity, behavioral training, computer simulations, and AI-based analytical approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in rodent experiments, including assisting scientists during animal surgeries, helping with pre- and post-surgical care, and maintaining general animal care and surgical records.
• Assist in training animals to perform motor tasks (e.g., reaching and locomotion).
• Conduct data analyses, including quantitative microscopy, analysis of brain, spinal cord, and muscle electrical signals, biochemical and genetic analyses (Western blotting, qPCR), and AI-based approaches.
• Perform aspects of lab management, including checking inventory of supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills For Successful Applicant

• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and students.
• Knowledge of basic computing, including the ability to work with Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new programs.
• Willingness to be trained to perform laboratory tasks in a safe and timely fashion.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records and notes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• General computer use and networking (helpful)

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA in Neuroscience, Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.