Federal Work Study - Research Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is offering a student position focused on neuroscience research, with responsibilities including laboratory operations and IHC staining. The role suits students interested in psychiatry, neurology, OB-GYN, or academic medicine. Compensation is $17 per hour, with work days negotiable based on class schedule. Only current Upstate Medical University students approved for Federal Work Study may apply.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled at Upstate Medical University approved for financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general laboratory operations, including reagent preparation and inventory management.
• Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining on tissue sections under supervision.
• Capture, organize, and catalog microscope images for analysis.
• Maintain accurate records in laboratory notebooks and databases.
• Outreach for patient enrollment in pediatric, ObGyn, and psychiatric practices.
• Shipping of samples.

Job description

Job Summary

Our laboratory investigates neurobiological mechanisms underlying women's mental health and impact of hormones on human brain development, with the goal of advancing understanding of conditions that disproportionately affect women across the lifespan.

About the Role

This position offers hands‑on exposure to translational neuroscience research and is well-suited to a student interested in psychiatry, neurology, OB‑GYN, or academic medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general laboratory operations, including reagent preparation, inventory management, and equipment upkeep.
• Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining on tissue sections under the supervision of senior lab members.
• Capture, organize, and catalog microscope images for downstream analysis.
• Maintain accurate records in laboratory notebooks and digital databases.
• Outreach to pediatric, ObGyn and psychiatric practices for patient enrollment.
• Shipping of samples.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled at Upstate Medical University and approved for financial aid through the Student Financial Aid office at Upstate.

Work Days

Negotiable based on class schedule.

Salary Range / Pay Rate

$17 per hour.

Message to Applicants

This Federal Work Study position is available to current Upstate Medical University students who have been approved for and accepted Federal Work Study through the Financial Aid Office.

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