Job ID

2022-1835

Category

Scientific Research

Location : Location

US-NM-Albuquerque

Type

Full-time

Division

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI)

The Covey lab is a new laboratory that studies the neural circuit mechanisms of motivated behavior in mice. We are seeking a skilled and extremely motivated technician to join this highly collaborative environment that uses state-of-the-art techniques such as optogenetics, fiber photometry recordings, and viral-genetic approaches for manipulating and monitoring specific cell signaling mechanisms in defined neural circuits. We are particularly interested in how the brain endocannabinoid system regulates dopamine function to guide effort-based decision making, in an attempt to understand fundamental neural underpinnings of motivation, learning, and reinforcement in health and disease.

 

Primary responsibilities include:

Performing neural recordings and manipulations in mice during complex behavioral tasks

Mouse stereotaxic surgeries

Mouse breeding and colony maintenance

Data collection and analysis

Routine lab maintenance

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline or with comparable course work; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained. Highly motivated and curious individual

Prior experience in an animal research laboratory.

Ability to work effectively with hazardous chemicals and biohazards and be able to handle rodents.

Must be familiar with and follow safety and animal protocols and procedures at all times.

Prior work in a systems neuroscience laboratory

Experience with data analytics and coding (e.g., Matab, Python) is highly valued

 

As Lovelace is a Federal Contractor, all applicants offered positions with the Institute are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment.

Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.

 

EEO, including disability/vets

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Companies are an Equal Opportunity employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. All applicants and employees are further protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing or discussing the compensation of other applicants or employees. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click here.

For assistance with our application process, including reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process, please send an email to recruiting@lovelacebiomedical.org or call 505-348-9400.