Research Technician

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
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7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
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Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information
The Haider Lab in the Dept. of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Georgia Tech seeks a highly organized and motivated individual for a Research Technician position. The main responsibilities of the position will be: 1) organization, design, and procurement of equipment and reagents that enable in vivo electrical and optical recordings from mice engaged in behavioral tasks, and 2) maintenance, husbandry, and health monitoring of a transgenic mouse colony. 3) assistance in training of transgenic mice (including models of neurological disease) in sophisticated visual perception tasks.

The position offers significant opportunities for direct involvement in cutting-edge research exploring brain circuits controlling behavior. The PI and senior lab staff will directly train and enable the technician in all aspects of these roles and support professional growth and career development.

The Wallace H. Coulter Dept. of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University is a uniquely dynamic and interdisciplinary environment spanning two of the top Engineering and Medical institutes in the country. This environment offers unparalleled facilities and resources for the pursuit of understanding biomedical research and its applications. Further information can be found at haider.gatech.edu.

The Research Technician is responsible for supporting scientific research projects by conducting experiments, collecting data, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. This position requires a strong understanding of research methodologies and protocols, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within the field.

Job Duty 1-
Conduct experiments and research activities according to established protocols and methodologies to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data collected.

Job Duty 2-
Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring that all instruments are calibrated and functioning properly to support ongoing research projects.

Job Duty 3-
Collect, record, and analyze data meticulously, using appropriate software and statistical methods to contribute to the research findings.

Job Duty 4-
Assist in the preparation of research materials, including reagents, samples, and solutions, following precise formulations and safety protocols.

Job Duty 5-
Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation, including experiment logs, inventory lists, and safety compliance reports, to uphold regulatory standards.

Job Duty 6-
Participate in training sessions for new laboratory personnel, providing guidance on equipment usage, safety procedures, and research protocols.

Job Duty 7-
Monitor laboratory safety practices by conducting routine inspections and ensuring compliance with institutional safety regulations and guidelines.

Job Duty 8-
Stay current on advancements in research techniques and technologies by engaging in professional development opportunities and attending relevant workshops or conferences.

Job Duty 9-
Collaborate with principal investigators and other research team members to develop project plans and timelines, ensuring that milestones are met, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma/Degree.

Required Experience
No prior relevant work experience required.

• The ideal candidate will have a BS and/or MS in a neuroscience-related discipline (Neurobiology, Cell biology, Pharmacology, Cognitive Science)

• Experience in behavioral training and/or husbandry of animals (preferably rodents).

• Quantitative skills (data analysis, MATLAB programming) are also desirable, but not required.

• This position would be ideal for a recent graduate of a neuroscience program, or someone seeking to transition to systems neuroscience from a related field.

SKILLS
o Basic knowledge of processes for the assigned work
o Ability to learn new information/tasks
o Can perform standard tasks

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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Salary range: $30,237.00-$50,000.00 (Commensurate with experience).

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: R01

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

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