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Position Description:
Purpose Rsearch technician position is available in the Department of Cell Biology focused on pharmacology of psychoactive substances using approaches structural biology and biochemistry of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Our lab aims to study mechanism of antidepressant, antipsychotic, and drugs to treat pain and mental health. We use chemical and biochemical tools to study G protein-coupled receptor signaling using high-throughput screening, mutagenesis, molecular biology, and structural biology. Our lab is a highly-creative, fast-paced, dynamic environment with high expectations that spans multiple scientific disciplines in neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, chemistry, and biochemistry. We aim to recruit students and trainees interested in high-impact discoveries in the GPCR and pharmacology fields of study. We welcome highly-motivated and well-organized candidates with interests in chemistry or biochemistry, or psychology and neuroscience, that are capable of independent work in a laboratory setting. Candidates should have strong interests in drug mechanisms, biochemistry and pharmacology, or chemistry and related fields of study. Requirements of the position: Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Knowledge of chemistry or biochemistry is required. A highly organized individual with record management skills is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Knowledge of molecular biology or protein biochemistry is strongly recommended.
Preferred Schedule:
M-F
Position Requirements:
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Required Experience: None Preferred Education: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience or related field Preferred Experience: Molecular Biology or Protein Biochemistry Field: Biochemistry or Pharmacology or Neuroscience
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