Lab Tech Manager - Medical Center

Georgetown University • Vinalhaven, ME

2d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Job Overview Lab tech/manager, Department of Neurology - Georgetown University Medical Center The Visual Perception & Plasticity Lab led by Dr. Tina Liu at Georgetown University Medical Center, has an opening for a full-time lab tech/manager. Our lab studies neuroplasticity in healthy and clinical populations across the lifespan using a combination of psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, non-invasive brain stimulation, computational modeling, online crowdsourcing “big data”, developmental and neuropsychological approaches. We are part of the Department of Neurology and Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery on the gorgeous campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The Department of Neurology is proudly affiliated with MedStar Health and participates in the Georgetown Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN), a Ph.D. program within Biomedical Graduate Education at Georgetown University. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinate research involving stroke patients, epilepsy patients, and healthy volunteers Assist with experimental design, programming, experiment setup, and data analysis Conduct behavioral, fMRI, and brain stimulation experiments in stroke patients and healthy volunteers Conduct behavioral and fMRI experiments in epilepsy patients and healthy volunteers Oversee day-to-day lab operations Work Interactions Reporting directly to the lab PI, Dr. Tina Liu, this role is integral in coordinating and facilitating neuroscience research activities within and beyond the Visual Perception & Plasticity Lab. The position involves close collaboration with IPN faculty members, neurologists, and neuro-ophthalmologists in the Department of Neurology, contributing to a collaborative environment that advances our understanding of neurological disorders. The Department of Neurology is proudly affiliated with MedStar Health and is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge via research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. This position not only supports the research goals of the Neurology Department but also aligns with Georgetown University Medical Center’s four-part mission of research, teaching, service and patient care (provided through a partnership with MedStar Health).

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required before the start of this position.
• A major in Neuroscience, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate a passion for science, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and a growth mindset.
• Prior experience in human neuroscience research, esp. neuroimaging techniques, is strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required, good programming skills in MATLAB or Python will be a plus, but not required

Nice To Haves

• A major in Neuroscience, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred
• Prior experience in human neuroscience research, esp. neuroimaging techniques, is strongly preferred.
• Good programming skills in MATLAB or Python will be a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research involving stroke patients, epilepsy patients, and healthy volunteers
• Assist with experimental design, programming, experiment setup, and data analysis
• Conduct behavioral, fMRI, and brain stimulation experiments in stroke patients and healthy volunteers
• Conduct behavioral and fMRI experiments in epilepsy patients and healthy volunteers
• Oversee day-to-day lab operations

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
• You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level