Conducts related tests, procedures, and maintenance of an auditory research lab, including but not limited to: equipment (TDT system) setup and operation for ABRs, OAEs, noise exposure, etc.; animal order, care, observations, and record keeping; keeping track and ordering necessary agents, materials, tools, etc.; data collection and analysis. Basic medical science/biological background is required. Basic understanding and experience of techniques (such as the above mentioned) in auditory studies are preferred.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedure, regulations, Good Clinical and Good Laboratory Practices and conducts standard and repetitive experiments and completes basic trouble-shooting techniques.
• Sets-up, operates and maintains standard lab equipment.
• Using an entry level of skill, completes the following activities:
  • Histology:
    • Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
    • Immunohistochemistry
    • Microscopy
  • Animal:
    • Husbandry
    • Breeding and screening transgenic mice
    • Dissections
    • Blood collection
    • Surgical procedures
    • Database management of colony
  • Other (please specify):
    • Immunostaining, confocal imaging
    • Synchrotron X-ray imaging
• Records test results and may maintain databases.
• Completes standard and routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.
• Maintains inventory of reagents, mice and lab supplies

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent and some basic science courses is required.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Attention to detail, consistently displays accuracy and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Ability to follow directions
• Willing to learn and undergo training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree and/or experience in medical science, such as biology or chemistry

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Animal husbandry
• Skills in auditory research and/or histology

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