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    Research Technician I, II, III - Atlanta, United States - Georgia Institute of Technology

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    About Us

    Overview


    Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation.

    We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan.

    These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship.

    Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

    About Georgia Tech


    Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths.

    The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts.

    Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security.

    Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

    Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

    Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.

    The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:


    • Students are our top priority.
    • We strive for excellence.
    • We thrive on diversity.
    • We celebrate collaboration.
    • We champion innovation.
    • We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
    • We nurture the well-being of our community.
    • We act ethically.
    • We are responsible stewards.


    Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

    Department Information

    Undergraduate degree programs include 4 year BS and 5 year BS/MS programs in Biology and Bioinformatics

    Graduate degree programs include:
    MS and PhD in Biology, MS and PhD in Bioinformatics, MS and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering as well as PhD in Quantitative Biosciences, Ocean Sciences and Engineering, Applied Physiology, and Dual Degree Doctorate of Physical Therapy/ Doctor of Philosophy


    Research strengths include:

    Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Ecology, Evolution, Integrative Physiology, Microbial Dynamics and Infection, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, Molecular Biomedical Sciences.

    The School is home to the two largest and most diverse undergraduate majors in the College of Sciences:
    Biology and Neuroscience.

    Faculty members in the School of Biological Sciences have the opportunity to work with students from all majors on campus.

    Job Summary

    The Najafi lab ) has multiple openings for Research Technicians 1, 2 or 3 to assist with experiments in the field of systems and behavioral neuroscience. We use mice to understand the neural circuits that generate and update predictions about our rapidly changing world. We are looking for a highly motivated and well-organized applicant to fill in this position. The applicant must commit to a minimum of 2 years. Preference is given to applicants who can commit for longer.


    Perform a variety of technical activities required for conducting tests and experiments in a school or research laboratory within the Institute.

    Includes data collection and analyses, experiment preparation and equipment setup and operation.

    This position will interact on a consistent basis with:
    academic and research faculty, co-workers.

    This position typically will advise and counsel:

    NA

    This position will supervise:

    NA.

    Responsibilities

    Job Duty 1 -Gather, compile and summarize data in conjunction with Description assigned scientific tests, experiments, etc

    Job Duty 2 -Prepare statistical analyses and maintain related records.

    Job Duty 3 -Operate various equipment used in research studies.

    Job Duty 4 -Participate as directed in experiment design and preparation.

    Job Duty 5 -Participate as directed in preparation of presentations and manuscripts.

    Job Duty 6 -Maintain laboratory equipment.

    Job Duty 7 -Perform other duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    Educational Requirements

    Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

    Required Experience

    One to two years of job related experience

    Preferred Qualifications


    • Experience with surgery and behavioral training of mice null -Experience with tissue processing
    • Experience with building rigs
    • Experience with methods for recording and perturbing neural activity, e.g., imaging, electrophysiology, optogenetics, etc.
    • Coding skills (python, MATLAB, etc.)
    Required Documents to Attach

    Applicants should submit resume or curriculum vitae

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


    SKILLS
    This job requires working knowledge of research lab equipment and support processes and practices. Includes skill in data organization, statistical analysis and use of statistical and scientific computer applications.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all.

    To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

    Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.


    Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.

    This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

    Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.


    All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

    These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work.

    Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

    More information on these policies can be found here:
    Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia )

    Other Information


    Salary range:
    Research Technician 1-salary range $16.00-$20.00 per hour

    Research Technician 2- salary range $18.00-$23.00 per hour

    Research Technician 3- salary range $23.00 -$26.00 per hour


    Location:
    Onsite (Atlanta, GA)


    Job grade:
    S- S3

    This is not a supervisory position.

    This position does not have financial responsibilities.

    No, this position will not be required to drive.

    This role is not considered a position of trust.

    This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Cd).

    This position will not travel

    This position does not require security clearance.

    Other Information


    • Assisting with lab management and regulatory compliance
    • Rodent handling and husbandry; Mouse breeding and colony management
    • Behavioral training of mice for perceptual and motor tasks
    • Perfusion and histology; slice fluorescene imaging
    • Calcium imaging from mice during behavior
    • Optogenetic and chemogenetic experiments during behavior

    Likely:

    Surgery in mice:
    craniotomy


    Optional:
    Data analysis Mechatronics skills

    The lab strives to maintain a fun, friendly and supportive culture, while being scientifically and professional rigorous.

    Background Check

    Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit


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