Job Description

The Research Assistant position provides support for ongoing research efforts in the Nguyen lab. The individual hired for this position will be involved in helping set up and perform experiments as well as maintaining the day-to-day operations of the lab. This position includes numerous opportunities to work with an interdisciplinary group of collaborators across biochemistry, bioengineering, and medicine and for publication, which can provide a strong basis for future applications to advanced degree programs.

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

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