The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute has a current opening for a part-time Laboratory Technician to support the research of Mark LeSage, PhD. Candidates who can work holidays and every weekend at 4 hours per day are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a fully onsite position located in downtown Minneapolis, MN.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Participates in NIH-funded preclinical animal studies of new therapies for nicotine and opioid addiction. Responsibilities include animal (rodent) handling, data collection & analysis for behavioral studies; including drug self-administration and brain self-stimulation. Familiarity with conducting behavioral and/or pharmacological research in rodents and using related computer software (e.g. Med-PC) is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine laboratory tasks
• Effectively operates and maintains routine laboratory equipment such as operant conditioning chambers, infusion pumps, centrifuges, etc.
• Operates computer and relevant software to record results, calculate data, and construct simple graphs and charts.
• Includes handling small animals (rodents), animal tissues and/or routine lab chemicals.
• Willingly assists departmental research personnel with research projects.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Education/Experience:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be a high school diploma or GED with some science courses. Upper level undergraduates or graduate students in psychology, neuroscience or a related program with relevant lab experience preferred.

Skill, Knowledge & Ability (SKA):

Requires interaction with a diverse population. Ability to read, write, and comprehend laboratory procedures, work independently, complete tasks in a timely manner with lack of mistakes, and adhere to institutional safety protocols. Demonstrate high standards of attendance, punctuality, maintains confidentiality, and manages time effectively. Small rodent handling experience preferred.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

AA/EOE of Minorities, Women, Disabilities, Veterans