Lab Aide

Position Description:

Purpose

Under direct supervision, provide basic support for an academic neuroscience research lab focused on understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction and stress related disorders. Functions include maintenance, operation and inventory of equipment and supplies, with opportunity to expand into a project-based independent role as experience is gained. The individual in this position will support ongoing research involving a variety of behavioral assays and wet-lab techniques. Support research investigators as needed.

Primary Functions

• Assist in the successful completion of several rodent behavioral assays, such as drug self-administration and acute stress. Individuals in this role may be expected to perform these procedures independently as needed.
• Assist in the execution of wet-lab experiments, such as: immunohistochemistry, western blotting and polymerase chain reaction. Participate in tissue acquisition, experiment and analysis.
• Assist with lab organization, reagents and equipment, tissue and samples.
• Assist with data analysis and organization for completing the ongoing manuscripts.
• Assist in organizing and setup lab supplies and equipment for the lab.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor of Science

Minimum Required Experience: Prior experience in a laboratory environment.

Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science

Preferred Experience: Prior experience in a laboratory environment.

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