Neuroscience Lab Research Assistant

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Neurology's CNET division is seeking a Researcher Assistant to support ongoing research projects. The role focuses on basic mouse colony maintenance and assisting experiments under supervision in Dr. Laura Volpicelli-Daley's laboratory.

Responsibilities include data collection, sample processing, and record-keeping with potential collaboration and animal contact depending on project focus. Day shift, onsite work location at UAB.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or high school diploma with two years of related experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the daily operations of research projects under the close supervision of experienced researchers; perform standard tasks.
• Assist with sample processing, basic data analysis, and maintain accurate records to support senior team members.
• Support protocols execution and may involve research collaborator contact, research animal contact, and/or handling specimens.

Skills

Confocal microscopy

Immunofluorescence

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

High School diploma or GED with two years related experience

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Neurology's CNET division is seeking a Researcher Assistant to support ongoing research projects. The role focuses on basic mouse colony maintenance and assisting experiments under supervision in Dr. Laura Volpicelli-Daley's laboratory.

Responsibilities include data collection, sample processing, and record-keeping with potential collaboration and animal contact depending on project focus. Day shift, onsite work location at UAB.