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Research Support Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rose Hill, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator the Research Support Assistant will conduct and assist in experiments aimed at understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders using the mouse as a model lab uses a variety of experimental approaches including: electrophysiology fiber photometry optogenetics quantitative behavioral analysis and fluorescence microscopy. This position requires a STEM background and an interest in neuroscience. We are interested in hiring a proactive individual who is willing to learn new experimental approaches and is eager to support current lab operations. The successful applicant will have opportunities to conduct his/her own experiments and participate in the intellectual environment of the lab and the department. This is a one-year term position.
Essential Functions
Performs stereotaxic surgical procedures on mice. Performs drug administration and postsurgical care. Executes behavioral assays of mouse behavior including motor function motivation food intake and drug reward. Processing of brain tissue for immunohistochemical analysis. Acquires processes and performs quantification of images obtained by fluorescence microscopy. Analysis of data using statistical techniques and software. Performs molecular biology procedures such as nucleic acid extraction conventional PCR and real-time PCR expression vector subcloning Western Blot. Prepares buffers and solutions for experiments. Assists with ordering of lab supplies maintain inventory of reagents and supplies. Keeps detailed records and report and discuss progress of work regularly with project supervisor and Principal Investigator. Facilitates lab compliance with institutional policies focused on lab safety and animal care.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in mouse behavioral testing. Experience in a research lab focused on brain circuit-based analysis of behavior i.e. stereotaxic surgeries viral expression of proteins of interest behavioralanalysis immunohistochemistry fluorescence microscopy.
Work Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Exposure to Animals: Involves working in laboratories with animals.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator the Research Support Assistant will conduct and assist in experiments aimed at understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders using the mouse as a model lab uses a variety of experimental approaches including: electrophysiology fiber photometry optogenetics quantitative behavioral analysis and fluorescence microscopy. This position requires a STEM background and an interest in neuroscience. We are interested in hiring a proactive individual who is willing to learn new experimental approaches and is eager to support current lab operations. The successful applicant will have opportunities to conduct his/her own experiments and participate in the intellectual environment of the lab and the department. This is a one-year term position.
Essential Functions
Performs stereotaxic surgical procedures on mice. Performs drug administration and postsurgical care. Executes behavioral assays of mouse behavior including motor function motivation food intake and drug reward. Processing of brain tissue for immunohistochemical analysis. Acquires processes and performs quantification of images obtained by fluorescence microscopy. Analysis of data using statistical techniques and software. Performs molecular biology procedures such as nucleic acid extraction conventional PCR and real-time PCR expression vector subcloning Western Blot. Prepares buffers and solutions for experiments. Assists with ordering of lab supplies maintain inventory of reagents and supplies. Keeps detailed records and report and discuss progress of work regularly with project supervisor and Principal Investigator. Facilitates lab compliance with institutional policies focused on lab safety and animal care.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in mouse behavioral testing. Experience in a research lab focused on brain circuit-based analysis of behavior i.e. stereotaxic surgeries viral expression of proteins of interest behavioralanalysis immunohistochemistry fluorescence microscopy.
Work Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. Exposure to Animals: Involves working in laboratories with animals.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Fordham is a top-ranked Catholic university in NYC, offering exceptional education in the Jesuit tradition to approx. 15,000 students across 9 schools.
