Research Laboratory Technician II
Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Research Assistant II for the Hong Lab.
The lab studies cellular mechanisms of mouse auditory neurons under healthy and pathological conditions, and utilizes multiple techniques including patch clamp, optogenetics, fluorescence imaging, viral injections, auditory brainstem response (ABR), RNA-seq and computational modeling.
This is a new lab at Creighton and this role will assist PI to build essential electrophysiology and molecular biology setups for experiments. Other responsibilities of this job include daily mouse handling, genotyping, ABR and noise exposure system usage, molecular biology, and histology.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Biology or related field required.
- 2+ years of experience working on an independent project in a research lab environment.
- Rodent handling experience, molecular biology, patch clamp and/or electrophysiology. Demonstrated success completing research projects. Proven ability to conduct research experiments.
- Familiarity with experimental design, including replicates, controls and reproducibility.
- Excellent reading and writing skills.
- Ability to learn new methods quickly and work independently.
- Fluent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Experience with MATLAB is ideal.
- Must be organized, reliable, self-sufficient, and goal-oriented.
Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu
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This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.