Associate Scientist I/II, Circuit Biology, Behavior

About the role

We are looking for an associate scientist I/II to assist in efforts aimed at addressing key biology questions within the neuropsychiatric disorders utilizing rodent behavior models to advance drug discovery.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute rodent behavior experiments including compound formulation, dosing and handling, behavioral testing and observations, PK sampling
• Analyze data, compile results into presentations and present at lab, project team, or department team meetings
• Maintain full compliance with animal welfare protocols including full awareness of all IACUC policies and animal use protocols
• Support other in vivo efforts (behavior, pharmacokinetics, surgeries) by providing help as needed
• Aid in study report compilation and review from internal and external experiments
• Help design studies, research new animal models and disease areas of interest

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with typically 0-3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree (no additional experience)
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling, dosing (SC, IP) and takedowns
• Ability and/or desire to analyze, interpret, and communicate data to teams
• Self-starter, collaborative attitude with the ability to multitask
• Team-player attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Direct experience with rodent behavior assays
• Extensive rodent dosing (SC, PO, IP, IV, IM, RO) and tissue collection experience
• Familiarity with GraphPad Prism
• Ability and desire to support other in vivo efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with typically 0-3 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree (no additional experience)
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling, dosing (SC, IP) and takedowns
• Ability and/or desire to analyze, interpret, and communicate data to teams
• Self-starter, collaborative attitude with the ability to multitask
• Team-player attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Direct experience with rodent behavior assays
• Extensive rodent dosing (SC, PO, IP, IV, IM, RO) and tissue collection experience
• Familiarity with GraphPad Prism
• Ability and desire to support other in vivo efforts

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Pay

Compensation range is determined based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the employee.