Research Assistant - 498974

A Research Assistant position is available in the DePoy lab to aid in our work investigating the role of circadian rhythms in animal models of psychiatric disorders, specifically substance use. Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will manage the mouse colony and assist in the generation of mice with developmental circadian rhythm disruption, as well as undertake behavior, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and molecular experiments.

Title: Research Assistant

Department Org: Neurosciences - 107510

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30 a.m. End Time: 5:00 p.m.

Job Description:

A Research Assistant position is available in the DePoy lab to aid in our work investigating the role of circadian rhythms in animal models of psychiatric disorders, specifically substance use. Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will manage the mouse colony and assist in the generation of mice with developmental circadian rhythm disruption, as well as undertake behavior, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and molecular experiments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
(Estimate percent of time spent on each duty during a typical work period; per day, week, month or year.)

Rank
(List in order of importance) List of Job Duties (Start each duty with an action verb such as “operate,” “repair,” “perform,” “manage,” or “coordinate,” etc.) Percent of Time
1. Manage mouse colony. 35%
2. Assist with circadian disruption, behavioral experiments and surgery. 30%
3. Perform cellular and molecular experiments. 25%
4. Other duties as assigned to support for research activities. 10%
TOTAL 100%

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
A 4-year undergraduate Science degree is required.

Communication and other skills:
Ability to read and write common vocabulary and perform arithmetic.
Ability to follow work direction.
Ability to use personal computer and common office equipment.
Ability to work cooperatively on a research team.

Conditions of Employment:

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