Behavioral Neuroscientist Technician

Min Education Bachelors

Payrate $50.43 hourly on W2

Certifications & Licenses

• N/A
• Laboratory Animal Technician Certification
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Certification
• BS degree in Biology Psychology or related discipline

Skills (Ranked by Priority)

1. Extensive animal handling experience
2. Rodent brain/sample collection preparation
3. Behavioural/Operant programming experience
4. Small animal MRI brain image acquisition in processing
5. Publications demonstrating experience in Behavioural Neuroscience
6. Strong communication skills both oral and written

1 2 3 4 5 represents priority rankings where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Software

• N/A
• CLIMB project management
• NIH POTS
• MS office Suite PowerPoint

Field of Study

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science and Biopsychology

Statement of Work Details

Studies the basic principles of animal life and the effects of varying environmental factors.

• Conducts small animal magnetic resonance imaging using multiple modalities including resting state imaging
• Conduct behavioural testing and perform surgery on small animal models.
• Perform behavioural assays in association with the primary research project. 1
• Work with staff to manage and conduct behavioural training and testing of animals for users of the Section.

Conducts research and performs experiments on the selection and breeding of animals.

• Update animal protocol through the submission of amendments and submission of new animal protocols to ensure necessary animal work for experiments.

Maintains animal colonies.

• Communicate and collaborate with investigators regarding colony and support duties.

Performs simple surgeries on animals.

• Perform complex surgical techniques necropsies blood and tissue sample collection. 2
• Conduct technical procedures intubation sedation and insertion of catheters.

Prepares and analyzes animal tissues.

• Harvest and collect animal embryos tissues and organs.

Performs molecular biology techniques.

• Perform a variety of specialized tissue fixation embedding sectioning and staining techniques.

Performs immunohistochemistry on animal tissues.

• Perform light and confocal microscopy.

Edits and writes research papers and protocols.

• Participate and collaborate in the preparation of scientific publications for peer reviewed journals based on the results.
• Work with staff on the preparation of data and images for use in research presentations and publications.

Selects devises plans and executes the most appropriate experiments for analysis and interpretation of data for developing strategies for pursuing significant observances and for ensuring accuracy of data.

• Document all laboratory procedures experiments and results; maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases.
• Participate in developing and performing experiments organizing protocols and performing technical troubleshooting.
• Assist in acquisition of fMRI images in rodents including but not limited to anaesthesia support 3