This position is in a laboratory involved in understanding neuronal circuits in health and disease, using electrophysiology, optogenetics, transgenic animals, and mouse models. The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator, Postdoctoral Associates, or students in the lab by performing procedures such as slicing brain tissue, stereotaxic surgeries, and immunocytochemistry and similar techniques, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and maintaining laboratory supplies.

Training will be provided, however the candidate should be comfortable with handling mice and be willing to learn. Success in this area will require an ability to work with ones hands, follow protocols, careful execution of procedures, and iterative improvement in techniques.

40% - Animal stereotaxic surgeries and postop monitoring.

40% - Tissue processing, including tissue harvest, tissue sectioning, mounting, and immunocytochemistry.

20% - Assisting with mouse colony management, including pairing, tail collection, weaning, euthanasia. Laboratory upkeep and maintaining supplies, including making solutions and ordering supplies.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or a combination of related education and relevant work experience to total 4 years.

Demonstrated strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous lab experience, especially in stereotaxic surgeries and/or tissue processing.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills; proven demonstrated good time management, written/verbal communication, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills; ability to work as an effective member of a team. Both business related or laboratory related experience a plus.

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.

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At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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