Junior Neuroscience Research Assistant – Epilepsy Lab

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the Baraban lab to contribute to epilepsy research using animal models.

The role includes maintaining mouse colonies, performing coronal brain sectioning, and indirect immunofluorescence labeling of brain tissue. The incumbent will also develop zebrafish techniques such as genotyping, breeding, and mounting larvae for imaging studies, with no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field by hire.
• General knowledge of neuroscience.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mouse colonies and perform coronal brain sectioning with a vibratome.
• Conduct indirect immunofluorescence staining to label and visualize cells in mouse brain tissue.
• Expand skills to zebrafish techniques including genotyping, breeding, and mounting larvae for imaging studies.

Skills

Teamwork

Neuroscience knowledge

Fluorescence microscopy

Immunohistochemistry

Zebrafish techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

Fluorescence microscope

Confocal microscope

Job description

The University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a Junior Specialist in the Baraban lab to contribute to epilepsy research using animal models.

The role includes maintaining mouse colonies, performing coronal brain sectioning, and indirect immunofluorescence labeling of brain tissue. The incumbent will also develop zebrafish techniques such as genotyping, breeding, and mounting larvae for imaging studies, with no supervisory responsibilities.