Behavioral Research Associate, Rodent Studies

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Department of Psychiatry seeks a Staff Research Associate to manage rodent-based research, focusing on behavioral pharmacology and complex experimental procedures. The role involves designing studies, data analysis, and coordinating with collaborators in a dynamic lab environment.

Responsibilities include animal handling, surgeries, drug administration, data recording, and contributing to publications while maintaining rigorous safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Behavioral Pharmacology or Experimental Psychology or equivalent with lab experience.
• Experience leading or collaborating on research projects with clinical/academic supervisors.
• Extensive experience with rodent procedures: training, testing, injections, and tissue collection.
• Familiarity with rat handling, anesthesia, surgery, and animal care.
• Ability to design studies, track data, and perform data analysis; maintain data records.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of rodent-based research in the lab.
• Perform behavioral pharmacology experiments and data analysis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, safety, and animal colonies.
• Prepare study protocols and coordinate with collaborators.
• Present data in meetings and contribute to manuscript-ready results.
• Train staff and ensure compliance with IACUC policies.

Skills

Behavioral pharmacology

Rodent handling

Surgical procedures

Data analysis

Lab safety practices

Verbal/written communication

Training staff

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University of California San Diego Department of Psychiatry seeks a Staff Research Associate to manage rodent-based research, focusing on behavioral pharmacology and complex experimental procedures. The role involves designing studies, data analysis, and coordinating with collaborators in a dynamic lab environment.

Responsibilities include animal handling, surgeries, drug administration, data recording, and contributing to publications while maintaining rigorous safety and confidentiality.