Research Technician - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute/Department Of Neuroscience

West Virginia University Research Corporation is seeking applications for a Research Technician with the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) Department of Neuroscience.

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is the premier multidisciplinary institute for patient care, research, and teaching in West Virginia and the region. We celebrated the opening of our new Innovation Center on May 15, 2019. The RNI’s flagship facilities are located on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, with more than 1,000 dedicated team members across five departments, patient care units, and research laboratories. Find out more about our outstanding works and contributions today at: https://wvumedicine.org/rni/rni-homepage/newsroom/

About the Opportunity

We are seeking to hire a research technician to perform rodent behavior studies and animal colony maintenance. These studies will investigate the role of brain vascular dysfunction and systemic inflammation in brain injury and neurodegenerative disorders.

What you’ll do:

The successful applicant will be able to maintain a mouse colony, update colony management software, and assist in the behavioral assessment of animal models of neurological disease. This requires expertise in handling animals, testing of computer and control equipment, and monitoring animals during tasks. The applicant will also be responsible for assisting with MR imaging and multiphoton microscopy.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, psychology, or neuroscience with course work and lab experience in behavioral neuroscience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in animal behavioral assessments and data analysis.
• Attention to detail and ability to comprehend and follow verbal instructions and/or written or published protocols.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for communicating effectively and courteously with PI and lab personnel.
• Ability to handle live rodents in experimental settings
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficiency with GraphPad Prism preferred.
• Six (6) months experience with mouse behavioral assessments and small animal handling is required.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC’s mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.