Research Assistant, Pharmacology

Duties And Responsibility

• Assist with experiments, including stereotaxic surgery, immunohistochemistry, imaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral pharmacology
• Analyze experimental results using computer-aided data analysis software
• Maintains accurate databases and experimental notebooks of results
• Communicates results in a timely fashion
• Oversee mouse colony maintenance and husbandry
• Prepare buffers and reagents
• Oversee general laboratory operation, maintenance, and inventory

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or a related field of study from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary
• At least one year of laboratory experience is strongly preferred
• Previous scientific work with rodents is strongly preferred
• Basic computer programming skills are strongly preferred, with a preference for python and MATLAB based coding knowledge
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of lab members is necessary
• Attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision is necessary
• Self-motivation with a strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability is necessary