Research Technician

Job Description Responsibilities The ocular group in Translational Immunology Department is seeking a motivated and flexible Research Technician Contractor to assist with in vivo animal studies and in vitro characterization of preclinical endpoints. The successful candidate will assist with developing animal models of ocular diseases such as Glaucoma and AMD. This individual is expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative team setting to evaluate therapeutic candidates for blinding retinal diseases. Assist with and conduct animal studies to test potential therapies in the eye. With a solid in vivo experience and rodent handling, the successful candidate will assist with studies that require in vivo multimodal imaging (OCT, fundus, angiography), measuring retinal function (ERG, pERG, VEP) and behavioral testing. Specific responsibilities will include dosing small rodents (IP, SQ, PO, and IV), ocular tissue collection, tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, and image processing/quantification. This individual will work with several researchers within the team to advance multiple projects. Required Skills BS in neuroscience, immunology, molecular/cell biology, animal science or related field. Comfortable working with small rodents and have experience in a lab setting. Familiar with techniques including ocular injections, microdissection, immunohistochemistry or electrophysiology will be given precedence. Good oral/written communication skills, problem-solving, and flexibility are a must. The ideal candidate is organized, driven, and enjoys working in a team. Must haves include experience working with and dosing (IP, SQ, and IV) small rodents, conducting lab based research, and familiarity with basic microscope imaging. Preferred Skills Experience in ocular or neuroscience research is a major plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC