Position Details
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Lab Research Technician & Calcium Imaging Position Posting Summary
This role provides technical support to the laboratory of Dr. Brigitte Lavoie in the Department of Neurological Sciences. Performs complex experiments requiring multiple assays and calcium imaging to examine the neurobiology of gastrointestinal function in health and disease states. Prepares smooth muscle preparations and dissect live tissue for imaging. Completes laboratory procedures and preparations while providing functional supervision of undergraduate students. This position also assists in the maintenance of the Lavoie Lab animal colonies in collaboration with other Lavoie Lab faculty/staff and the Office of Animal Care Management. Other responsibilities include data analysis of scientific quantitative imaging and statistics and preparation of charts and figures for presentation and publication.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's degree in related science and one to two years of laboratory experience required. Prior experience performing live cell calcium imaging of intact gallbladder smooth muscle. Ability to perform delicate dissection of live tissue for imaging.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of Volumetry and Graph Prism software. Prior experience collecting and processing tissues for biochemical/molecular assays is highly desirable.
Anticipated Pay Range $22.34/hr - $25.00/hr Other Information
100% grant-funded.
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 05/22/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No
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Position Information
Position Title Research Laboratory OC2 N Posting Number S6116PO Department Neurological Sciences/55800 Position Number 00027208 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12
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