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Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA (Main Campus)Posted Aug 26, 2026Fresh
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About the Opportunity

Job Summary

The Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time technician to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research. The position includes lab management responsibilities such as ordering supplies, maintaining the laboratory, and training undergraduate students in laboratory protocols. The technician will also work independently on research activities, including rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavioral testing, tissue processing for fluorescent microscopy, and data collection and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, or a related field.
  • At least one year of experience in a rodent neuroscience laboratory.
Preferred
  • Experience with rodent colony management.
  • Experience performing stereotaxic surgery.
  • Experience conducting behavioral testing.
  • Experience with tissue processing for fluorescent microscopy.
  • Experience with data collection and analysis.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Oversee undergraduate volunteer schedules and provide training on basic laboratory tasks and protocols.
  • Conduct independent research activities, including rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavioral testing, tissue processing for fluorescent microscopy, and data collection and analysis.
  • Assist graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with research projects.
  • Order laboratory supplies and support laboratory operations and maintenance.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

105H

Expected Hiring Range:

$20.77 - $28.56

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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