Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Research Lab Tech I in the School of Medicine.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our research team. The position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on research experience in an auditory neuroscience lab, where we focus on how developmental hearing loss impacts brain function and behavior. Assist in data collection for future extramural grant applications. This is a full-time, grant funded position.

Ideal individual will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail and be responsible, reliable, and enthusiastic about laboratory research.

Key Responsibilities

Training and handling small animals (gerbils) for auditory behavior tasks
Assisting with data collection and analysis for research experiments
Maintaining detailed records of experiments and laboratory activities
Contributing to the organization and upkeep of the laboratory

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
MInimum of 1 year of experience, previous experience in research, animal handling, or animal behavior preferred but not required.
Basic understanding of neuroscience principles
Willing to learn techniques in the laboratory, including behavioral training
Willing to handle rodents (gerbils)

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.