Neuroscience Research Assistant - Mouse Behavior Lab

Fordham University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York is seeking a Research Support Assistant to conduct and assist in experiments aimed at understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders using the mouse as a model system.

The lab uses electrophysiology, fiber photometry, optogenetics, quantitative behavioral analysis, and fluorescence microscopy; the position requires a STEM background and an interest in neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science.
• Minimum six months experience in handling laboratory mice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on a research project.

Responsibilities

• Performs stereotaxic surgical procedures on mice.
• Executes behavioral assays of mouse behavior, including motor function, motivation, food intake, and drug reward.
• Processing of brain tissue for immunohistochemical analysis.
• Acquires, processes, and performs quantification of images obtained by fluorescence microscopy.
• Analysis of data using statistical techniques and software.
• Performs molecular biology procedures such as nucleic acid extraction, conventional PCR and real-time PCR , expression vector subcloning, Western Blot.
• Prepares buffers and solutions for experiments.
• Assists with ordering of lab supplies, maintain inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Keeps detailed records and report and discuss progress of work regularly with project supervisor and Principal Investigator.
• Facilitates lab compliance with institutional policies focused on lab safety and animal care.

Skills

Independent researcher

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a biological science

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Photoshop

Matlab

MedPC

Job description

Fordham University in New York is seeking a Research Support Assistant to conduct and assist in experiments aimed at understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders using the mouse as a model system.

The lab uses electrophysiology, fiber photometry, optogenetics, quantitative behavioral analysis, and fluorescence microscopy; the position requires a STEM background and an interest in neuroscience.