Neuroscience Lab Junior Specialist: Brain Research

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,700; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis is seeking a Junior Specialist to support interdisciplinary brain research at the MIND Institute. The role includes data summarization, figure preparation, and assisting in manuscripts and grant proposals.

The incumbent will assist in human brain banking programs, donate processing, tissue handling, and storage organization, with responsibilities spread across research activities and outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field.
• Previous experience in neuroscience laboratory with basic lab skills (reagents, equipment).
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to transport self to community site locations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for ongoing research projects focusing on maternal infection impact on offspring brain development and amygdala in autism.
• Section, mount, and stain tissue; collect data; assist with manuscript and grant preparation.
• Brain Bank Support: process donations, section unfixed brains, freeze tissues, document notes, manage storage.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or a

Neuroscience laboratory experience

Record-keeping

Team collaboration

Transport to community sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

University of California - Davis is seeking a Junior Specialist to support interdisciplinary brain research at the MIND Institute. The role includes data summarization, figure preparation, and assisting in manuscripts and grant proposals.

The incumbent will assist in human brain banking programs, donate processing, tissue handling, and storage organization, with responsibilities spread across research activities and outreach.