Research Assistant

About the role

The Research Assistant position supports ongoing laboratory research projects focusing on the cellular-molecular mechanisms of RPE-photoreceptor interactions. The role involves strain maintenance, verification, husbandry, and in vivo assays.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists in laboratory experiments investigating the cellular-molecular mechanisms of RPE-photoreceptor interactions.
• Conducts supervised animal experimentation, including strain maintenance, verification, husbandry, and in vivo assays.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator to execute laboratory tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or a related field.
• Minimum of six months experience in small rodent handling.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in training and handling small rodents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Pay

• Starting salary range: $33,930 - $33,930

Schedule

• Scheduled hours per week: 25