Neuroscience Research Assistant II - Lab & Behavior

University of Louisville; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking a Research Assistant II for the Pediatric Research Institute within the Health Sciences Center. The role involves conducting animal experiments, cell culture work, biochemical assays, and imaging with microscopes in rodent models and behavioral tests.

The candidate will support projects funded by state and NIH grants, participate in training, and work collaboratively with a PI and lab staff to advance CNS research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field (minimum).
• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, oncology, or immunology preferred.
• Experience in neurobehavioral tests and rodent models beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments with detailed data recordings and measurements.
• Manage mouse colonies, genotyping, and drug administration.
• Attend required training and comply with regulations and lab policies.

Skills

Scientific research

Neuroscience knowledge

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience related field

Tools

Rodent handling techniques

qPCR

IHC/IF

Western blot

DNA/RNA extraction

Confocal microscope

Job description

University of Louisville is seeking a Research Assistant II for the Pediatric Research Institute within the Health Sciences Center. The role involves conducting animal experiments, cell culture work, biochemical assays, and imaging with microscopes in rodent models and behavioral tests.

The candidate will support projects funded by state and NIH grants, participate in training, and work collaboratively with a PI and lab staff to advance CNS research initiatives.