Research Technician

Job Title:

Research Technician

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$37,000

Basic Function:

The Coolen Laboratory is seeking a full-time Research Technician to help with their collaborative neuroscience research program in the area of spinal cord injury. Tasks will include carrying out molecular and neuroanatomical studies, maintenance of mouse breeding colonies, placing of orders and equipment maintenance, and providing training to undergraduate and graduate students.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

Tasks will include carrying out molecular and neuroanatomical studies, maintenance of mouse breeding colonies, placing of orders and equipment maintenance, and providing training to undergraduate and graduate students. Preferred is a candidate with a background in neuroscience or biology and who enjoys working in a vibrant and collaborative team environment.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Tasks will include carrying out molecular and neuroanatomical studies, maintenance of mouse and rat breeding colonies, placing of orders and equipment maintenance, and providing training to undergraduate and graduate students.

Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

A B.SC./B.A. background in neuroscience or biology

Ability To:

Someone who enjoys working in a vibrant and collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

Work schedule and/or term of position: 8:00 - 5:00, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

Additional Information:

APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND A COVER LETTER INCLUDING A BRIEF STATEMENT OF CAREER GOALS, CURRICULUM VITAE, AND THE NAMES OF TWO REFERENCES TO DR. LIQUE COOLEN AT JCOOLEN@KENT.EDU.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.