Technical Associate I, Neuroscience
Rochester, NY
Responsibilities
Position Summary :
The candidate will provide direct research and teaching support at the professional level. This person will act as a primary laboratory research coordinator for the faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students in the lab. The purposes of the position are to manage laboratory operations, including execution of sophisticated research investigations in the field of cognitive neuroscience, to maintain the lab within compliance of law and university policies, and to train students and staff in the use of sophisticated equipment and complex experimental protocols.
Supervision and Direction Exercised :
Position is supervised by faculty member, Edward Freedman
Machine and Equipment Used :
Computers, copier, telephone, software, neurophysiology and MRI data acquisition systems (BioSemi, AntNeuro) data analysis software, (MATLAB, FSL, other).
Typical Duties :
Under general guidance and with latitude for exercising independent technical judgment, performs research related activities limited in scope and complexity in a specialized field. Responsibilities include most or all of the following, as well as other related duties:
25% Independently manages and maintains the lab equipment and the resources of the laboratory. Operates and ensures proper working order of experimental testing equipment, including but not limited to neurophysiology acquisition systems; maintains computing capabilities within the lab. Works with appropriate IT staff to manage equipment and software upgrades, and maintains lab computing facilities within compliance of university security policies.
20% Under broad guidance and exercising independent technical judgment, performs sophisticated experiments with human subjects collecting neurophysiologic data.
15% Oversees the establishment and operation of the laboratory; teaches staff and students in the use of sophisticated laboratory techniques and the use of equipment and complex experimental procedures assists with technical problems; orients new students and staff to the lab; ensures that all lab personnel complete necessary training; ensure QC on all IRB consent documentation and consenting processes; maintain stock of related consumables as well as manages lab resources. Orders supplies and equipment in conjunction with other lab personnel, maintains the order and cleanliness of the lab. Troubleshoots equipment.
15% Collaborates on design of experiments, facilitates development and adaptation of specific experimental protocols for a number of experiment types, and maintains the documentation for future use.
10% Maintains accurate records of all subjects and experiments; prepares tables and reports for University entities and external granting agencies.
5% Keeps abreast of the field of neuroscience by reading journal articles, attending laboratory meetings, and attending relevant University seminars. Contributes to preparing publications, presentation, and proposals related to laboratory research; searches literature for relevant material, drafts experimental procedures and results;
5% Provides animal colony management including accurate logging of surgical procedures, follow-up for electrophysiology and behavior, genotyping, and colony management.
5% Other projects and job duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in field of assignment, and 1 year of related work experience involving direct assistance to researchers, or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.
Experience with human neurophysiology and/or imaging methods preferred as well as experience in training others in the use of complex equipment.
Previous experience in research lab desired; experience with MATLAB/Python or other programming language preferred.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication.
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How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
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Location: School of Medicine & Dentistry
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Opening: Full Time 40 hours Grade 051
Schedule: 8 AM-4:30 PM