Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant

Initial assignment will be for one year. Subsequent renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

About the Role

Perform research experiments and assist in mouse colony management.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments relating to electrophysiological and biochemical assays measuring ion channel function
• Collaborate with other lab personnel on projects
• Assist in mouse colony management and train other lab personnel in lab techniques and mouse colony management as needed
• Read scientific literature, write parts of manuscripts, attend seminars/lab meetings, and present research at internal and external conferences

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field
• Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology and Ca²⁺ imaging
• Experience with Molecular Biology and ion channel research

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a research lab

Pay

$38,000 per year

Working Conditions

• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation