Research Technician Ii (temporary) - Neurology

Washington University

St. Louis, Missouri, US
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Characterizing epileptic activity
Mouse models of neurodevelopmental conditions
Assists with technical aspects of studies
** Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a temporary Research Technician II to join the WashU Scalable Mouse Assay Center (WU-SMAC) consortium. This role focuses on characterizing epileptic activity in mouse models related to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, involving various laboratory tasks and data management. **

Job Summary

  • This position focuses on characterizing epileptic activity across mouse models of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions.
  • Our laboratory evaluates how genetic mutations affect seizure susceptibility and epileptic phenotypes, exploring the intersection between epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

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** Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a temporary Research Technician II to join the WashU Scalable Mouse Assay Center (WU-SMAC) consortium. This role focuses on characterizing epileptic activity in mouse models related to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, involving various laboratory tasks and data management. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Characterizing epileptic activity
  • Mouse models of neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Assists with technical aspects of studies
  • Collection of data
  • Preparation of solutions
  • Setup and maintenance of equipment
  • General lab maintenance and cleaning

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic candidate
  • Working independently
  • Communication skills
  • Detailed reports

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience
  • Up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting
  • Mouse handling
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Electrophysiology
  • Stereotaxic surgery
  • MATLAB

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