Research Assistant Technician

Oakland University

Rochester, MI

ID: 7139038
Posted: April 10, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Notes
No benefits are associated with this casual position.
OU COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all Oakland University students, faculty and staff.
Employee Group/Grade Casual
Job Category Casual Posted
Casual/Temp Classification
Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )
Shift/Days
Pay Schedule Hour
Number of Hrs./Wk. 19
Position Information
Position Information
Employee's Effective Start Date 05/01/2023
If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. n/a
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Experience and proven ability in vision research
Desired Qualifications
Experience cutting and preparing vibratome sections for transmission electron microscopy.
Experience maintaining laboratory records in standardized format.
Experience with 3D image analysis and open-source segmentation software.
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Experience teaching, training, and managing others.
Experience applying for research awards/grants.
Position Purpose
Conduct vision research focused on photoreceptor structure and function.
Job Duties
Process ocular tissues by preparing vibratome sections for transmission electron microscopy.
Learn and perform immunohistochemistry.
Image samples with fluorescence microscopy.
Help maintain laboratory environment.