Temporary Hourly Data Analyst - STG Lab

Title:
Temporary Hourly Data Analyst - STG Lab

Department:
Biological Sciences

Reports To:
Professor

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The STG laboratory studies neuronal excitability and network dynamics in a small central pattern generating circuit, the crustacean stomatogastric ganglion (STG). This position requires that the applicant, after a short training period, independently performs surgery on crustaceans to isolate the stomatogastric nervous system.

Essential Functions:
-Use electrophysiological equipment for electrical nerve stimulations and recordings.
-Perform various pharmacological manipulations.
-Perform quantitative analysis of the recording traces using software tools established in the lab.
-Participate in laboratory meetings presenting findings.
-Prepare manuscripts.
-Adhere to all established standards of experiment documentation.
-Must undergo lab safety training.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Prior experience in a neuroscience lab.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Surgical experience is strongly desired.

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate for this position is $25.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time