Research Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Research Technician 2 will support scientific research to study the mechanisms underlying Neurodegeneration as directed in the Department of Neurology; the incumbent will perform advance computational analysis using a variety of omics data to study molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimers Disease and amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct analysis independently, analyzing snRNA-seq data, genomic data, proteomic data and epigenetic data.
• Perform data mining and quality control of the data, statistical analysis and data visualization and interpretations.
• Proficiency use of R and Phyton.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all analyses using Jupyter Notebooks.
• Consolidates and assists with analysis of research results.
• Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures.
• Summarize results for inclusion in grant proposals, manuscripts, reports, posters, and abstracts.
• Support the principal investigator in preparing research publications and progress reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of laboratory activities and research outcomes.
• Help train junior research staff, as well as undergraduate and graduate students, in research techniques and equipment usage.

Essential Duties

• 70%: Assists and supports scientific investigation to study the mechanisms underlying Neurodegeneration as directed; independently conducts assigned analysis; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities.
• 25%: Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals, manuscripts and professional presentations; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature.
• 5% Present results in lab meetings, conferences.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education experience; 0-1 years relevant experience required; ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: T

Career Level:T2