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Wet lab Research Technician
Job Description
Dr. Abid Hussaini's laboratory at the Burke Neurological Institute (Weill Cornell Medicine) at White Plains, NY is seeking a skilled Research Technician to join our team investigating the neurobiological basis of neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease (AD). https://burke.weill.cornell.edu/hussaini-lab
The lab employs a range of cutting-edge techniques, including in vivo electrophysiology, cognitive testing, optogenetics, and chemogenetics in transgenic mouse models of AD. The successful candidate will work independently and support multiple projects, developing and implementing efficient methods for performing and analyzing experimental data in our wet lab setting.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct experiments on mouse models of AD using various techniques, including anesthesia administration, drug delivery, stereotaxic surgeries, behavioral testing, in vivo electrophysiology, tissue processing and sectioning, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence and confocal microscopy
- Develop and optimize research protocols, adapting standard procedures when necessary
- Organize and analyze electrophysiology, behavioral, and histological data
- Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations
- Present ongoing work at weekly lab meetings and contribute to scientific discussions
- Collaborate with postdocs and graduate students on project-related tasks
- Supervise and train junior staff or students in laboratory techniques
- Manage daily laboratory operations, including maintaining lab stocks and inventory, managing chemical inventories and safety records, ensuring compliance with lab safety regulations, providing general lab support as needed
- Serve as a technical resource for other research staff, assist in troubleshooting experimental issues and optimizing protocols
- Stay current with the latest developments in neuroscience research techniques
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or closely related scientific fields
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant wet lab research experience
- Strong understanding of experimental design, scientific rigor, and statistical analysis
- Hands-on experience working with rodents, including behavioral testing
- Experience with histological techniques and microscopy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate experimental records
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with advanced histology techniques and fluorescence/confocal microscopy
- Proficiency in rodent stereotaxic surgery, including virus injections
- Experience with electrophysiology, optogenetic or chemogenetic techniques
- Knowledge of neurodegenerative disease biology, particularly Alzheimer's disease
- Experience with data analysis software (e.g., R, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ)
- Prior experience in a neuroscience or neurodegeneration research lab
- Publications or presentations at scientific conferences
Benefits
BNI offers a robust Benefit package to full-time employees. Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Buy ups for additional voluntary life insurance for you and your family and short-term disability buy-up.
- Health, Dependent and Commuter FSA programs
- 403b Program with a generous employer contribution after 1 year of service
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous PTO and Company Holidays
- Monthly on campus Happy Hours and annual company retreat
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Compensation
Salary range: $40,000-$45,000, non-exempt ($21.98-$24.73 hourly based on 35 hour work week)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
About the Institute
The Burke Neurological Institute is a nonprofit leading scientific research institute devoted to advancing the study of neurological diseases and injuries. The overarching goal of the Institute, an academic affiliate of Weill Cornell Medicine, is to leverage the most innovative and highest quality neuroscience to restore brain and spinal cord function in those with neurological injury including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, age related macular degeneration. Twenty faculty funded by federal and private agencies work alongside 100 individuals on a beautiful 60-acre campus in White Plains, New York, 15 miles from the heart of New York City.
Burke Neurological Institute is an equal opportunity employer.