OPS Lab Technician

The OPS Lab Technician will assist Principal Investigator (PI) with ongoing vision research. Responsibilities include performing in vivo measurements such as ERG, OCT, and fundoscopy to characterize the therapeutic effects of gene delivery in rodents, maintaining mouse colonies, preparation for animal procedures, tissue sample collection, as well as tissue sectioning, histology, Western blotting and immunostaining procedures, molecular and cellular assays, as well as analysis of serum and retinal samples from animal studies.

$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science, Biology, or a related field

The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate seeking a solid background in biological sciences to prepare for medical, veterinary or graduate school. The incumbent will be trained by and work under the direct supervision of the PI. Perfect opportunity for a self-driven, fast learner with strong quantitative skills and experience in both laboratory bench work and data analysis. Experience with mouse handling and ocular procedures is desired.

In order to be considered, you must upload a cover letter describing interest in the position, CV/resume, and contact information for three references.

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Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.