Neuroscience Lab Specialist - Brain Research & Data Support

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis seeks a Junior Specialist to join the MIND Institute research team. The role involves assisting in studies on primate brains, preparing tissue, data collection, and contributing to manuscript preparation.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in neuroscience or related field, strong lab skills, and ability to work in a team; bachelor's plus three years experience acceptable. The position is based in Davis, CA with standard state benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field required.
• Previous neuroscience laboratory experience and basic lab skills preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for ongoing primate brain research projects.
• Perform tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and data collection.
• Assist in writing journal articles and grant background data; support brain banking tasks.

Skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The University of California, Davis seeks a Junior Specialist to join the MIND Institute research team. The role involves assisting in studies on primate brains, preparing tissue, data collection, and contributing to manuscript preparation.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in neuroscience or related field, strong lab skills, and ability to work in a team; bachelor's plus three years experience acceptable. The position is based in Davis, CA with standard state benefits.