Research Assistant - Reddy Lab 1

Responsibilities

• Research Assists in the design, planning, and coordination of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed record of data.
• Aids in the installation and operation of research equipment. May repair research equipment.
• Uses and computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.
• Assists and conducts brain research with pharmacological methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results in the lab.
• Aids and performs epigenetic analysis with bioinformatic tools.
• Assists and performs experimental procedures involving brain disease models.
• Assists and performs experimental procedures involving behavior and signal recording.
• Assists with neuroscience electrophysiological analysis studies.
• Assists with performing technical operations relevant to pharmacology and PK studies.
• Data analysis and records
• Prepares database of neural observations and EEG recording.
• Aids and edits scientific manuscripts.
• Coordinates work progress with campus and external collaborators.
• General lab management
• Captures lab compliance and materials for research projects.
• Orders and maintains scientific supplies and equipment.
• Presents and maintains lab records and inventories.
• Research Publications
• Aids in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies; maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Aids with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Mentorship
• Aids undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor of Science in biological or biomedical sciences or neuroscience.
  • Experience in Epigenetics and Bioinformatics.
  • Ability to help senior researchers with brain paradigms and data collection.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret EEG recording and behavior tests.
  • Experience working with EEG studies, data compilation and analysis.
  • Ability to read temporo-spatial progression of seizures, and behavioral patterns.
  • Ability to help research staff with advancing experimental studies and support with the neural techniques.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
  • Ensure attention to detail.