Neuroscience Research Assistant (Python/Data)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work in Richmond

Benefits package

Job summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks a Lab/Research Assistant 1 to support Dr. Guang-Wei Zhang’s neuroscience laboratory.

The role involves routine animal breeding, basic lab procedures, experimental preparation, data organization, and maintaining records. You will assist with behavioral or physiological neuroscience experiments under supervision, help analyze data with VS Code and Python, and ensure compliance with safety and institutional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Basic biology laboratory training or relevant research experience.
• Willingness to work with laboratory animals.
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety requirements, and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable record keeping.
• Ability to work 5 hours per day, ~20 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine animal breeding, colony monitoring, and related documentation.
• Support basic biology laboratory procedures and experimental preparation.
• Assist PI and lab members with behavioral/physiological neuroscience experiments as assigned.
• Help organize, maintain, and back up experimental data.
• Perform basic data analysis using VS Code and Python-based scripts under supervision.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records including animal records and data files.
• Follow lab safety procedures and institutional policies.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology lab training

Animal handling

Record keeping

SOP compliance

Data analysis (VS Code)

Python basics

Tools

VS Code

Python

Job description

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks a Lab/Research Assistant 1 to support Dr. Guang-Wei Zhang’s neuroscience laboratory.

The role involves routine animal breeding, basic lab procedures, experimental preparation, data organization, and maintaining records. You will assist with behavioral or physiological neuroscience experiments under supervision, help analyze data with VS Code and Python, and ensure compliance with safety and institutional guidelines.