Neuroscience Lab Specialist - Monkey Behavior & Imaging

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bliss-Moreau Laboratory at the National Biomedical Research Institute (NBRI), UC Davis is seeking a Specialist to join our womb-to-tomb neuroanatomy projects evaluating structural variation and plasticity of the affective brain across the lifespan. Work involves rhesus monkeys and multifaceted behavioral and neuroscientific studies.

Ideal candidates will contribute across behavioral and neuroimaging tasks, with strong data management and collaborative communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Anthropology, Animal Behavior, or equivalent.
• Experience in a research laboratory.
• Experience using MS Excel for data entry and data management.
• Experience with statistical software.
• Strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Train animals to participate in testing.
• Conduct behavioral observations including social behavior and cognitive tasks.
• Process imaging and histological data.
• Prepare solutions, medias, and buffers.
• Use lab equipment and maintain best practices.
• Manage reagents and tissue archives.
• Maintain laboratory spaces and equipment.
• Document data and assist with manuscript preparation.

Skills

MS Excel

Statistical software

Data entry

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Neuroscience or related field

Relevant research laboratory experience

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The Bliss-Moreau Laboratory at the National Biomedical Research Institute (NBRI), UC Davis is seeking a Specialist to join our womb-to-tomb neuroanatomy projects evaluating structural variation and plasticity of the affective brain across the lifespan. Work involves rhesus monkeys and multifaceted behavioral and neuroscientific studies.

Ideal candidates will contribute across behavioral and neuroimaging tasks, with strong data management and collaborative communication.