Research Technician C

Traumatic brain injury affects thousands of people around the world. Our lab studies mechanisms underlying recovery following traumatic brain injury and have discovered that injuries such as TBI induce the hippocampus to activate neural progenitors which then populate and repair the injured hippocampus. We study the mechanisms underlying injury-induced neurogenesis, particularly those associated with the Alzheimer disease-related gene ApoE.

In this position, the successful candidate will work independently under the supervision of the Pl on projects related to hippocampal neurogenesis, will manage the Pl's laboratory, and will train new lab members in appropriate techniques and laboratory procedures (maintaining records, etc.) as needed.

Our laboratory studies traumatic brain injury, with emphasis on hippocampal neurogenesis induced by TBI.  Specific projects include determining the role of ApoE in this process. In this position, the successful candidate will work independently under the supervision of the Pl on projects related to traumatic brain injury and hippocampal neurogenesis, will manage the Pl's laboratory, and will train new lab members in appropriate techniques and laboratory procedures (maintaining records, etc.) as needed.

The person will:

• perform simple or moderately complex technical procedures
• require only infrequent guidance
• may frequently be responsible for ordering supplies and equipment for the laboratory
• may occasionally train or guide other technical personnel
• may modify experimental protocols
• occasionally analyze and interpret data
• may make occasional written contributions to papers and grant proposals.*
• An understanding of moderately complex scientific literature and moderate understanding of research goals and rationale is required.

Bachelor's Degree in a related science and two to four and one half years of experience required or equivalent skills and experience.

• Familiarity with protein, pipetting and general biology.
• Experience with making solutions and pH'ing solutions.
• Prior experience with animal work is preferred
• The ideal candidate will have superior written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

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