Neurobiology Lab Operations Assistant

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 29,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship from senior scientists

Opportunities for research authorship

Collaborative lab environment

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Research Operations Assistant for the Connelly Laboratory in Charlottesville, Virginia. This full-time position offers hands-on experience in molecular biology and animal behavior research. Responsibilities include managing a small animal colony, conducting behavioral analyses, and assisting with surgical procedures. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and preferably a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life science discipline. Salary ranges from $19.00 to $21.50/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience required; Bachelor's degree may substitute.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage small animal breeding colony.
• Conduct behavioral observations and analyses.
• Assist with small animal surgical procedures.
• Perform tissue collection and processing.

Skills

Animal handling

Molecular biology techniques

Behavior analysis

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in life science discipline

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

qPCR

Confocal imaging

Cell culture

Job description

The University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Research Operations Assistant for the Connelly Laboratory in Charlottesville, Virginia. This full-time position offers hands-on experience in molecular biology and animal behavior research. Responsibilities include managing a small animal colony, conducting behavioral analyses, and assisting with surgical procedures. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and preferably a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life science discipline. Salary ranges from $19.00 to $21.50/hour depending on experience.