Research Technician II - Neurosurgery

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• Able to follow multi-step protocols carefully and reliably.
• Working proficiency with standard laboratory and research software.
• Coursework or background in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, compu

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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery The Friedman Lab is recruiting a Research Technician II to help launch a new program in human motor systems neuroscience. The lab uses recordings collected during deep brain stimulation (DBS) and stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) procedures to study how the brain represents and controls movement and other neural functions. This is an exciting early-stage role with substantial responsibility. You will work closely with the PI (Dr. Gabriel Friedman) to develop and run the lab's intraoperative DBS/sEEG recording pipeline to collect and curate multi-modal neural and behavioral data in the OR and clinic. The lab launches in July 2026 and sits within WashU's broader neuroscience and neurosurgery community. Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials. The ideal candidate is technically curious, organized, eager to learn, comfortable in clinical environments, and excited to join a new research program at an early stage that bridges neurosurgery, systems neuroscience, and electrophysiology. About the Friedman Lab The Friedman Lab combines neural decoding and stimulation to understand how the brain gives rise to behavior and to develop closed-loop therapies that read out and shape neural activity in real time. We work directly in humans, using intraoperative and chronic electrophysiology during DBS and sEEG procedures to record from the brain while subjects engage in structured tasks. A central focus is the motor system - how motor commands are represented and transformed across the neural hierarchy, from cortex through basal ganglia, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and muscle - but the same decoding-and-stimulation framework extends to other circuits and functions. Our goal is to translate a basic understanding of brain function into adaptive, closed-loop neuromodulation, in close collaboration with WashU's neurosurgery, neurology, and neuroscience communities. We value rigor, curiosity, careful work, and a collaborative culture. We are committed to building a diverse team and to mentoring people at every career stage. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Assists with intraoperative human neurophysiology recordings during awake DBS, sEEG, and other stereotactic and functional neurosurgical procedures. Helps set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot the lab's intraoperative recording pipeline, including microelectrode recording, macroelectrode LFP, surface EMG, and motion/force capture, with attention to clean signal quality and synchronization across systems. Assists with preparation, deployment, and upkeep of intraoperative and clinic-based motor behavioral task paradigms and associated materials. Organizes, curates, and archives neural and behavioral datasets, including routine quality-control checks and structured, well-documented file storage. Maintains regulatory and study documentation, assists with IRB submissions and amendments, and helps ensure protocol compliance. Supports subject scheduling and consenting workflows in partnership with clinical and research teams. Coordinates with OR staff, neurology and neurosurgery faculty, anesthesia, and collaborators to help integrate research recordings into clinical workflows. Performs basic preprocessing, organization, and visualization of neural, kinematic, and behavioral data using Python and/or MATLAB with guidance. Assists with general lab operations, including ordering, inventory, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Laboratory and clinical environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research subjects, including in the operating room. Some flexibility in schedule may be required to accommodate surgical case timing. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

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