The labs of Mark Wallace and Ramnarayan Ramachandran at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences in Nashville, TN are hiring a full-time research assistant. See job posting information below. Please contact ramnarayan.ramachandran@xxxxxxxx with any questions. JOB SUMMARY: Laboratory technician needed to work on a project investigating mechanisms of hearing and multisensory integration (neuronal signal processing and neural basis of behavior) in macaque monkeys. Duties include, but are not limited to: data analysis, engineering set-up and maintenance of computers and hardware, participation in behavioral/ neurophysiological experiments, training animals for various behavioral tasks, timely data entry, maintenance of neat and orderly records, handling of macaques, and other duties necessary for functioning of the laboratory. The individual must demonstrate a willingness to multitask and learn more advanced technical skills as required. The suitable candidate should be able to participate in the day-to-day operations of studies (data collection and analysis). The ideal applicant will have previous experience with engineering and/or programming, and an interest in neuroscience research. Any prior experience in electrophysiology, or instrumental training of animals is a major plus. The position requires excellent communication skills, and large amounts of patience. Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays, and overtime as required, as well as participate in training and occupational health and safety programs. Employees must be able to effectively follow complex oral and written instructions. The ideal applicant will demonstrate the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or create new SOPs, and to interact with other personnel in a professional and courteous manner. Bachelor's degree with programming/engineering experience required. Enthusiasm for working closely with monkeys is necessary. Experience with MATLAB or LabView is highly desirable. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Under supervision, run experiments, assays, and record results • Read and follow experimental protocols (May include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.) • Compile and communicate results to supervisor • Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogenics) • Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions • Prepare and operate equipment in experimental procedures • May include blood gas analyzer, centrifuge, pH meter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, scintillation counter, electrophoresis unit, analytical balance, etc. • Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines. • Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments • Maintain inventories, • Maintain sterile conditions as required • Prepare reagents • Clean equipment. REQUIRED: • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) • < 1 year experience Adriana Schoenhaut Vanderbilt University Graduate Student - Neuroscience Graduate Program Wallace/Ramachandran Labs adriana.m.schoenhaut@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx |