Casual Nonexempt - Department of Neuroscience
About the role
Provide work in a research laboratory to ensure the development of methods, protocols, and techniques for the collection of specimens from clinical research studies for the measurement of medications in biological samples to ensure that all data analyses are done appropriately and timely.
Responsibilities
- 50% Medication measurement - Collect specimens from clinical research studies for measurement of medications in biological samples.
- 20% Sensory assessment response - Assist Neuropharmacological research team with rodent sensory assessment response evaluation.
- 20% Operant conditioning - Assist Neuropharmacological research team with rodent operant conditioning studies.
- 5% Data analysis - Interpret and analyze data from experimental studies.
- 5% Equipment - Develop methods and preventative maintenance on equipment, including routine testing.
Qualifications
Undergraduate student majoring in Biochemistry and Chemistry.
About the department
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology. The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.
Pay
Pay Range: $15.25 per hour ; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Benefits
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.