240746 - University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
About the Job
Resume, Cover Letter
The Department of Cell Biology has an outstanding opportunity for laboratory technician focused on cell biology, optogenetics, and optical recording. This position has the potential to become a strong foundational research experience that can lead to success in graduate school OR become a long-term position with the possibility for advancement.
About the Gong Lab: The Neurotoolbox Lab conducts NIH and NSF-funded research to develop tools that help understand the brain. The lab records or controls neural activity by creating and engineering protein tools, microscopes, and machine learning-based analysis techniques. These tools can access hundreds to thousands of neurons simultaneously to discover neural circuit function. We seek passionate scientists or scientists-in-training to add to the scientific and personal diversity of the lab. Join us to contribute to our exciting journey in understanding the brain!
Duties:
- Performs biological, chemical, or physical tests and supports scientific investigators in research projects.
- Performs routine tests and analyses in a laboratory using technical equipment and instruments.
- Performs animal procedures such as breeding, weaning, and various surgeries.
- Operates laboratory equipment, to include but not limited to microscopes, centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines, and pH meters.
- Performs diagnostic laboratory control tests and instrument calibrations prior to performing lab tests according to standardized procedures.
- Inspects and makes minor repairs to laboratory equipment as needed.
- Plans, sets up, and undertakes controlled experiments and trials.
- Records, compiles, enters, calculates, and analyzes data or results using existing computer code.
- Develops new code as needed with mentoring from the supervisor.
- Reports results to the supervisor in a professional/scientific manner.
- Performs various administrative duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the lab, such as but not limited to, assessing lab needs, ordering supplies/equipment, scheduling lab usage, and performing lab budgeting.