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Posted: 18-Jul-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Academic / Research
Internal Number: 140350468
Description
Come join our exceptional Department of Neurobiology, and help lead the advancement of cutting-edge basic science research into explorations of the brain and central nervous system. With guidance, supervision and direction from the Principal Investigator, the Laboratory Technician will:
- Perform behavioral tests on mice (including classical reward conditioning and operant conditioning).
- Run data acquisition and analysis software in MatLab, LabVIEW, Word, and Excel.
- Monitor post-operative health status of mice and keep detailed records of weight, health, and any medications used post-operatively.
- Assist with mouse stereotaxic surgeries.
- Inject medications or other drugs in mice as part of behavioral tests, post-operative care, or euthanasia.
- Perform perfusion of mice followed by brain tissue sectioning on a vibrating microtome, immunocytochemistry and histology.
- Perform epifluorescence and confocal microscopy on brain sections from mice.
- Keep accurate, detailed records of experimental steps and results; assisting in electrophysiological recordings.
- Assist in setup of laboratory instruments, maintain a smooth functioning laboratory environment, order equipment and supplies, and assure compliance with University regulations.
At UCLA Health, our passion for discovery and our limitless curiosity have enabled us to become a world-renowned source of medical breakthroughs. In addition to the extensive medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine, we're home to four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.
Salary range: $26.52- $31.63 hourly
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or Cognitive Science.
- Experience with performing behavioral experiments in rodents.
- Matlab computer programming experience, proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Illustrator), and the ability to quickly learn special/custom applications such as LabVIEW.
- Ability to independently do literature searches, download publications, and comprehend recent literature in the field of basal ganglia, neural networks and reward-based learning. Attitude to work with accuracy and attention to detail; strong organizational abilities with ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
- Effective communication skills (ability to effectively communicate results), and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team.
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
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