Research Assistant - Neuroscience and Pharmacology

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a biomedical related field, animal science, veterinary technology, or other related science program or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in an animal caretaking or research laboratory environment
• Previous animal research experience in a laboratory, veterinary office, or animal hospital with an emphasis on rodent colony maintenance, breeding, and handling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel 
• Ability to work independently while being accountable and efficient with time management

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience with any of the following is desired, but not required:
  • Rodent colony management and caretaking
  • Rodent behavioral assays
  • Rodent brain histological techniques
  • Genotyping of transgenic rodents
  • Cloning and construction of plasmid DNA
  • RNA sequencing
  • Stereotaxic surgery

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV or resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.