Job Title: Lab technician
PVN ID: HC-1901-002920
Category: Research
Location: HUNTER COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

A lab technician is sought to work in a biophysics laboratory at Hunter College. The laboratory studies cortical gene expression, activity-dependent myelination, and neurodegeneration using intravital optical microscopy. The successful applicant will carry out animal breeding, genotying, and stereotaxic injection. Basic knowledge on molecular cloning is a plus.

Other Duties

  1. Manage small mouse colony, including breeding and genotyping
  2. Perform mouse surgery, including stereotaxic injection and pre-/post-surgical care
  3. Assist in intravital imaging experiments
  4. Organize and keep accurate record and notes.

Qualifications

  • BA. in biology, bioengineering or equivalent
  • Mouse handling experience

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Key Features

Department
Physics and Astronomy
Status
Part Time
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Hour(s) a week
0.00-24.00
Closing Date
Mar 28, 2019 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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