This person will serve as the primary lab supervisor and provide technical assistance for a preclinical neuroscience research lab focused on understanding mechanisms controlling daily rhythms. The successful applicant will manage a transgenic rodent colony, assist in the execution of experiments using a range of neuroscience approaches, and perform essential lab administration (e.g. record keeping, purchasing, regulatory compliance).

1. Manage and oversee a transgenic rodent colony, including breeding, genotyping, weaning, and tissue collection to support ongoing research projects. This involves coordinating with other lab members to identify needed cohorts of animals, design experiments, and perform animal husbandry to maintain a high quality of research.
2. Assist in the execution of ongoing research projects, including preparation of reagents, measurement of gene/protein expression, execution of cellular, behavioral and physiological assays, and performing small animal surgery. The ideal candidate will be able to interpret data, trouble-shoot technical problems, and keep accurate records of experimental procedures.
3. Maintain regulatory compliance and licensure for federal, state, and university requirements in relation to the use of animals, biohazardous materials, and controlled substances for research.
4. Maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies required for ongoing research projects. This includes using the Marquette University purchasing system and maintaining an accurate inventory of all research related items. This also involves coordinating usage, maintaining equipment function, and troubleshooting issues.
5. Assist in the training and supervising of lab personnel with different levels of research experience (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees).
6. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Science.

A minimum of 1 year of related experience required.

The successful candidate will be expected to work well in a team in a professional setting, demonstrate initiative, excellent time management skills, technical proficiency, and effective communication.

The position requires being able to conduct preclinical research with rodents.

Hands-on research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or related discipline.

The ideal candidate will have some prior knowledge of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, and/or small-animal husbandry.

Preferred research experience includes working with transgenic animal models, performing genotyping, cell culture, small-animal surgeries, microscopy, and/or standard laboratory techniques including cryostat/vibratome tissue collection, qRT-PCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, cloning, plasmid purification, and/or bacterial culture.

The ideal candidate would be willing to work flexible hours as needed to perform occasional evening or weekend work due to the nature of our research program.

A commitment of 1-2 years is preferred.

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.