Neuroscience Lab Research Assistant: Imaging & Molecules

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Neuroscience seeks a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant to support lab operations and hands-on neuroscience research at UT Main Campus. The role involves rodent handling, tissue processing, imaging, and data analysis under supervision.

The position emphasizes training in microscopy and molecular biology, with mentorship, data organization, and opportunities to contribute to publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by start date.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for scientific research and willingness to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Rodent colony management including checking rodent colony 4 times per week, weekly genotyping, and tissue collection
• Tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and imaging
• Perform primary culture of neurons and glia from rodents
• Acquire and analyze imaging data using standard image analysis and statistical software
• Help ordering equipment, supplies and chemicals for experiments, ensuring timely arrival and organization of supplies. Maintain clean and organized lab space
• Help writing and submitting biosafety protocols and standard operating procedures for chemicals and biohazards
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and organize experimental data

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Enthusiasm for research

Willingness to learn

Laboratory teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience/biology/biochemistry/molecular biology/biomedical engineering or related field

Tools

Fiji/ImageJ

R

Python

Job description

University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Neuroscience seeks a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant to support lab operations and hands-on neuroscience research at UT Main Campus. The role involves rodent handling, tissue processing, imaging, and data analysis under supervision.

The position emphasizes training in microscopy and molecular biology, with mentorship, data organization, and opportunities to contribute to publications.