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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for neuroscience lab technician in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a neuroscience lab technician?

A Neuroscience Lab Technician supports scientific research by conducting experiments, maintaining lab equipment, and analyzing data related to the nervous system. They assist neuroscientists in studying brain function, neurological disorders, and drug effects. Responsibilities may include preparing samples, running tests, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in lab techniques are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a neuroscience lab technician?

As a Neuroscience Lab Technician, your daily tasks often include preparing biological samples, setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment, assisting with data collection from experiments, and recording results accurately. You may also be responsible for managing lab inventories, organizing and labeling samples, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical guidelines. Collaborating with researchers and students is common, as you support ongoing experiments and may help troubleshoot technical issues. This role requires strong attention to detail and multitasking, as you often balance several projects at once while ensuring the lab environment operates efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a neuroscience lab technician?

A Neuroscience Lab Technician should have a solid background in biology or neuroscience, laboratory techniques, and often a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with lab equipment such as microscopes, electrophysiology rigs, and software for data analysis (like MATLAB or Python) is commonly required, along with knowledge of safety protocols. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a research team are important soft skills. These abilities are crucial to ensure accurate experimental results, maintain safety standards, and facilitate effective collaboration within a research environment.

Is neuroscience a high paying job?

Neuroscience lab technicians typically earn moderate salaries that can vary based on experience, education, and location. While entry-level positions may offer modest pay, advanced roles or those with specialized skills and certifications can lead to higher compensation. Overall, neuroscience jobs are generally considered to have average to above-average pay within the scientific field.
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Infographic showing various Neuroscience Lab Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,516 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Lab Technician & Specialist

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

University of Virginia
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$20.19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

The Department of Neurology is searching for both a Lab Technician and Lab Specialist to support the laboratory research of Dr. Jaideep Kapur. The Lab Tech/Specialist will characterize mouse models of epilepsy: frontal lobe epilepsy and epilepsy in Alzheimer's disease models. The selected candidate will perform EEG recordings, drug infusion studies and seizure mapping studies. The successful candidate will assist with ongoing experiments with metabolism and epilepsy.
Minimum requirements
Lab Technician:
  • Education: Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
  • Experience: 2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience.

Lab Specialist:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required, may accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.
  • Experience: 1+ year of relevant lab experience required.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in clinical neurology and/or neuroscience research is preferred.
Anticipated Compensation:
  • Lab Technician: $19.23/hour
  • Lab Specialist: $20.19/hour

Physical Demands: This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.
This position will sponsor applicants already in the US for work visas.
This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.
This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a full-time benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits .
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed health screen is required for this position.
Application Process:
Please apply online , and search for R0085957. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . Complete an application online with the following documents (priority will be given to candidates who apply by August 8, 2026):
  • CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three are required.
For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .

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