The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Technologist who will work under the general supervision of a faculty investigator or laboratory supervisor and be responsible for performing routine analyses and tests on animal or human fluids and/or tissue to study the causes and pathology of neuroinflammatory diseases. Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques. The Research Technologist will use basic understanding of theory behind experiments and apply basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform experiments associated with immunology, neuroscience, and serology. These may require specialized laboratory methods for making and maintain primary cell cultures, basic blood separation, labeling and assay methods such as ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and other associated molecular biology techniques.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, light microscope, and/or utilize laminar flow hood. May also utilize sophisticated instrumentation such as: epifluorescent microscope, confocal microscope.
• Operates lab computers for data entry.
• Sacrifices and dissects animal tissues as required.
• Prepares tissue for study utilizing histochemical techniques.
• Maintains accurate data records.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, counts orders upon receipt.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.

Classified Title: Research Technologist 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Neuro Pediatric Neurology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine