Research Technician I - UL- DRIVE Program (Part-Time)

• Conduct histological slide preparation and staining techniques (e.g., immunohistochemistry) to visualize neural markers.
• Perform advanced microscopy to analyze tissue samples and perform image analysis.
• Participate in sterile surgeries, including preparation, intraoperative support, and post-operative care under approved protocols in rodents.
• Perform behavioral studies and analyze outcomes in preclinical models through detailed scoring systems.
• Collect and process data to quantify outcomes and evaluate novel therapeutic methods.
• Contribute to ongoing projects focusing on CNS tissue preservation, chronic inflammation mapping, and neuroprotection strategies.
• Present findings during team meetings and conferences to guide research direction and methodology.

Do you have experience in Surgery?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require professional certification. Grade 4 (Hourly), The Research Technician I for the UL DRIVE Program is ideal for recent graduates with strong laboratory research experience gained during their undergraduate studies, who will contribute to innovative research aimed at understanding and improving outcomes for central nervous system (CNS) injuries. The successful candidate will ideally have hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, animal care, bright field and fluorescence microscopy, and data analysis with a strong background in neuroscience and biochemical research. This position is part time working 32 hours per week.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.