Neuroscience Lab Assistant: Calcium Imaging & Data Analysis

Inside Higher Ed; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 40,834 - 49,909; Full time

Job summary

A public research institution in New York is looking for a Lab Assistant to support behavioral experiments and neuronal development research in the Manzano Lab. Responsibilities include conducting experiments on mice, data analysis in Python or MATLAB, and maintaining lab organization. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 6 months of research experience. This is a full-time, temporary position with a salary of $45,372, with possibilities for extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher by November 1, 2025.
• At least 6 months of research experience in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo calcium imaging experiments on mice.
• Perform behavioral assays and maintain the animal colony.
• Analyze data using systems neuroscience approaches.

Skills

Problem-solving creativity

Willingness to learn new skills

Teamwork

Quantitative and critical thinking

Basic familiarity with biology and neuroscience

Effective communication skills

Data analysis and presentation skills

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Research interest in developmental neuroscience

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, computer science, engineering, neuroscience, biology, mathematics, or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

A public research institution in New York is looking for a Lab Assistant to support behavioral experiments and neuronal development research in the Manzano Lab. Responsibilities include conducting experiments on mice, data analysis in Python or MATLAB, and maintaining lab organization. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 6 months of research experience. This is a full-time, temporary position with a salary of $45,372, with possibilities for extension based on funding.