Senior Research Assistant
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Job Description
Department Overview
This position supports ongoing research in the laboratory of Dr. Angela Ozburn. The individual will play a significant role in completing independent research studies maintain 3 genetically unique mouse colonies and assist and perform in team research projects that examine the effects of behavioral pharmacological and genetic manipulations on drug and moodrelated behaviors in mice. Studies focus on identification of neural circuitry and the roles that genetics environment and experience play in drug effects drug abuse and dependence.
Function/Duties of Position
- Husbandry handling small rodents and implementing experimental protocols (e.g. weighing giving injections/infusions conducting surgical procedures extracting blood or tissues maintaining dietary regimens preparing for and running experiments and collecting data). of duties may be higher for some experiments.
- Recordkeeping data organization and data management (e.g. experimental records lab notebooks data entry data checking data summary data analysis data graphing). of duties may be lower for some experiments.
- Maintenance/ordering of laboratory equipment and supplies. Assistance in building and repairing equipment. Dishwashing and autoclaving.
- Perform tissue sectioning immunohistochemistry and microscopy experiments on rodent brain tissue.
- Perform molecular assays including but not limited to western blotting chromatin immunoprecipitation RNA isolation cDNA preparation quantitative PCR PCR cloning and gel electrophoresis.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors in relevant field AND 1 years of relevant experience; OR
- Equivalent combination of training and experience
- MS Office computer competency; Basic knowledge of basic chemistry molecular biology and psychology. Must be able to independently perform a variety of procedures and apply specialized knowledge based on experience. Must understand experimental protocols so that unusual or unexpected outcomes can be identified without continuous close supervision. Must work collaboratively with other lab personnel. Innovation and problem solving required.
Preferred Qualifications
- B.S. in Biology Neuroscience or Biochemistry with courses in biochemistry chemistry cell and molecular biology psychology pharmacology neuroscience.
- Prior research experience especially molecular and/or behavioral research with mice; prior experience handling small rodents; statistics; research design; scientific writing; computerbased research; experience with Macintosh computers and OSX.
- Familiarity with spreadsheet manipulation graphics software and statistical analysis.
All are welcome
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
