The Klorig Lab at Nemours seeks a motivated Research Technologist I to conduct research for both internally and externally funded projects in the field of neuroscience with a focus on epilepsy and sleep dependent memory processing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs a range of experiments and data analysis under the direction of the Lab Head (Dr. Klorig) or a Research Associate.
• Performs and assists with stereotaxic surgeries (mice)
• Works with Matlab or Python to analyze data
• Assists with 3D printing and hardware development efforts
• Animal handling and colony management (mice)
• Performs histology and confocal microscopy
• Purchasing and inventory management
• May be required to perform experiments during certain weekends or after hours (depending on the need of experiment).
• Assist with maintenance and operations in the laboratory.
• Maintains organized and detailed handwritten and computerized records of work performed.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills conducive to working in a team.

Qualifications/ Expected Skills:

• Associate Degree required; Bachelor Degree preferred
• 2 years significant laboratory experience preferred
• Laboratory management
• Microscopy skills and image processing
• Animal handling experience (mice or rats)
• Coding experience (any language but MATLAB or Python experience is a plus)
• Ordering
• Preparation of standard laboratory solutions

The applicant should include a resume or CV, a brief 1-page statement summarizing current interests and experience, and two professional references (name and contact information).

This position is contingent upon funding.