Research Associate I - Guzman Lab - Department of Neurology

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory tasks and procedures.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records.
• Transports, processes and logs samples.
• Maintains computer database with relevant clinical information.
• Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.
• Maintains stocks of general lab materials, and places orders for lab equipment and supplies.
• Affords assistance to new students and fellows at the laboratory.

Department-Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with human brain dissections and tissue freezing.
• Processes and prepares human tissue.
• Manages internal/external tissue requests and generate usage reports.
• Performs data entry, sample tracking, and QC documentation in REDCap.
• Contributes to workflow development and continuous process improvement.
• Supports day-to-day lab operations and related projects.
• May assist with manuscripts or grant materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences is required.
• Solid understanding of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
• Understanding of general research objectives and experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess digital literacy.