Neuroscience Research Assistant - Behavioral & Molecular

Tufts University; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Department of Comparative Pathobiology is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support NIH‑funded neuroscience research starting September 2026. The position offers exposure to behavioral neuroscience, epigenetics, and transgenerational effects of drug exposure in a collaborative laboratory.

Responsibilities include data collection and management for behavioral and molecular endpoints, animal procedures and tissue collection, molecular biology techniques, and general lab

Qualifications

• BA/BS with specialization in neuroscience, biology, chemistry, or psychology.
• Experience in behavioral testing and molecular biology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and management for behavioral and molecular neuroscience studies.
• Behavioral testing, animal procedures, and tissue collection.
• Molecular biology techniques and data analysis.
• Lab organization, inventory management, and animal husbandry.
• Hands-on training with opportunities for manuscript contributions.
• Occasional weekend duties for animal care.

Skills

Behavioral testing

Molecular biology

Data collection

Animal handling

Education

BA/BS in neuroscience or related field

Tools

qPCR

Western blot

Immunohistochemistry

ELISAs

Job description

Tufts University’s Department of Comparative Pathobiology is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support NIH‑funded neuroscience research starting September 2026. The position offers exposure to behavioral neuroscience, epigenetics, and transgenerational effects of drug exposure in a collaborative laboratory.

Responsibilities include data collection and management for behavioral and molecular endpoints, animal procedures and tissue collection, molecular biology techniques, and general lab