Research Assistant II - Neurogenetics Research

About the role

The Research Assistant II assists the Principal Investigator with scientific studies to elucidate the cellular mechanisms of neural network dysfunction in genetic models of neurodevelopmental disorders.

The Research Assistant is expected to read and understand scientific literature, carry out experiments, work collaboratively, plan experiments, analyze data, draft manuscripts, and make presentations about the work.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue culture experiments using iPSC-derived neural cells.
• Use methods such as fluorescent in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, Ca²⁺ imaging, and MEA recording.
• Conduct experiments in rodents, including surgical techniques, post-operative care, behavioral studies, and euthanasia, in accordance with IACUC-approved protocols and the Guide for the Care and Use of Experimental Animals.
• Manage the colony of transgenic mice, including obtaining samples for genotyping, maintaining accurate records of genotypes and breeding, and managing the supply of breeders and mice required for experiments.
• Use computerized microscopy and image analysis systems to collect experimental data; analyze data with statistics packages such as R and GraphPad Prism.
• Design and plan experiments in coordination with the PI using the above and other methods.
• Work cooperatively with others in the laboratory to carry out collaborative research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a science-related field such as biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or physics.
• Previous laboratory training and experience in any field of science is required.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience with tissue culture and molecular biology is preferred.
• Experience in MATLAB, R, and Python is preferred.
• Training in animal surgical techniques, EEG placement, and post-operative care is preferred.

Pay

USD $40,043.12 – $66,204.53 per year.