Research Technician

at  North Carolina State University

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, careful record keeping, self-motivation, and enthusiasm to learn new techniques are essential.
• Proficient computer skills (Mac and/or PC; Microsoft Office Suite, etc)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience in a research lab setting.
• Experience with research design such as literature review and problem-solving.
• Computer programming skills (Matlab and/or Python).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The Baker Lab in Biological Sciences at NC State seeks a Research Technician as early as August 2024. This is a great opportunity to help build a new lab and spearhead projects in systems/behavioral neuroscience. Research in the Baker lab centers on the neural basis of hearing and the evolution of auditory systems. We use cutting-edge tools such as in vivo neural imaging, genetic tool building, connectomics, and behavior in Drosophila species to uncover how flies detect sounds.

As an integral member of the research team, the Research Technician will perform duties in support of neuroscience research studies including but not limited to:

• fly husbandry: maintaining fly stocks and managing crosses
• purchasing and lab organization: tracking consumable usage to maintain adequate levels
• maintaining laboratory protocols: writing, revising, implementing, and teaching lab protocols
• building behavior rigs
• performing experiments such as animal behavior and related data analysis
• administrative tasks

Most importantly, the Research Technician will be scientifically curious, an excellent problem solver with the ability to learn complex tasks effectively, organized and and a careful record keeper, and able to interact positively with all levels of staff. Ideally, the Research Technician will have some familiarity with Drosophila. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is considering applying to graduate school in neuroscience or related fields.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem-solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research, and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest, and experience would enable them to support the university. Most importantly, the Research Technician will be scientifically curious, an excellent problem solver with the ability to learn complex tasks effectively organize a careful record keeper, and able to interact positively with all levels of staff. Ideally, the Research Technician will have some familiarity with coding languages such as Python and/or Matlab. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is considering applying to graduate school in neuroscience or related fields.
This is a time-limited position with an expected duration of up to 2 years.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other related duties as assigned.
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