Req #: 242018
Department: ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE
Posting Date: 12/30/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 01/13/2025
Salary: $3,343 - $4,455 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Center for the Study of the Neurobiology of Addiction, Pain and Emotion Research Lab (NAPE) has an outstanding opportunity for a
Research Technologist I(NE S SEIU 925 RT)
to assist with experiments examining neuromodulatory circuits and signaling in affective behavior. The Research Technologist I will be working with the Bruchas Lab with a direct report to Dr. Bruchas. As a center of excellence that collaborates with many departments and schools in the University (Division of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences in the Department of Medicine; School of Pharmacology; Neurobiology and others), the NAPE lab is associated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, located at the University of Washington’s Health Science Building.
The individual in this position will be responsible for:
Experiment Assistance & Mice Colony Management = 75% General lab operations support = 25%
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Experiment assistance and mice colony management (75%)
Department: ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE
Posting Date: 12/30/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 01/13/2025
Salary: $3,343 - $4,455 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Center for the Study of the Neurobiology of Addiction, Pain and Emotion Research Lab (NAPE) has an outstanding opportunity for a
Research Technologist I(NE S SEIU 925 RT)
to assist with experiments examining neuromodulatory circuits and signaling in affective behavior. The Research Technologist I will be working with the Bruchas Lab with a direct report to Dr. Bruchas. As a center of excellence that collaborates with many departments and schools in the University (Division of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences in the Department of Medicine; School of Pharmacology; Neurobiology and others), the NAPE lab is associated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, located at the University of Washington’s Health Science Building.
The individual in this position will be responsible for:
Experiment Assistance & Mice Colony Management = 75% General lab operations support = 25%
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Experiment assistance and mice colony management (75%)
- Under supervisor’s instruction, assist with research studies, experiments and assays in mice, including:o Preparation of solutions.o Mouse brain tissue immunohistochemistry, anatomy.o Viral injections and circuit tracing.o Optogenetics and physiology.o Neuronal imaging.o Mouse behavioral experiments.o Mouse surgical implants.o Stereotaxic surgery and optogenetics.
- Compile the data and present to supervisor.
- Within scope of position, perform analysis of data, using statistical programs associated with the Center.
- Mouse Colony management, including:o Set-up breeding cages for genetic crosses.o Weaning litters of mice.o Perform genotyping PCR on mouse strains.o Transfer mouse cages between facilities upon request.o Provide report and review on-going project with Supervisor.o Understand and follow UW animal care policy.General lab operations support (25%)
- Assist with animal protocols modification.
- Maintain inventory and order lab supplies as needed.
- General laboratory maintenance.
- Assist postdoctoral fellows and graduate students on various projects as required and within scope of position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Two years’ experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology
- The announcement of position vacancy (recruiting bulletin) may specify course work or experience within a specific discipline if determined necessary by the personnel officer. Training or experience within a specific discipline will be required to meet the unique requirements of individual positions. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Understanding of general scientific approach to research.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Must be able to manage several projects with multiple timelines with expertise.
- Strong ability to problem solve.
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Must be highly motivated and have demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a group setting.
- Willingness and ability to assist others in research activities. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Laboratory research experience with animals.
- Prior experience with solution preparation.
- Prior experience performing PCR.
- Experience with mouse colony management including breeding and genotyping.
- Prior experience in animal models of neuropsychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Prior exposure to optogenetic techniques.
- Familiarity with Python and Matlab programming environments and statistical methodologies.