Because of the ever-progressing research and in coming grant endeavors, expected by our Neuroscience Program in the Department of Neurosurgery, as well as rapidly growing need for implementation of electrophysiological methodologies to study neurodevelopmental disorders, gait clinical analysis and traumatic brain injury research program, a dedicated Research Technician both in preclinical mouse models and in human participants, is needed. The primary responsibilities of the Research Technician will be to support researchers in maintaining animal colony, performing cellular and molecular studies including tissue collection, tissue sectioning (cryostat, vibratome), immunohistochemistry.

Provides assistance to a research staff by conducting simple research experiments, collecting data and samples, keeping records, conducting literature searches, analyzing data, and preparing reports.

Duties:

• Conducts simple research and laboratory analysis to include but not limited to measure and weigh compounds and solutions, isolate, identify and prepare specimens, and collect samples and other research data.
• Assist in simple clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participates in a study or project.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information patient consent forms, and/or hard files.
• Interprets and analyzes data and discusses with principal investigator.Prepares reports concerning the progress of the project.
• Keeps detailed logs of all research related activities.
• Conducts literature searches.
• Conducts data analyses, interprets results, summarizes findings, and presents to
• Principal Investigator
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.