Neuroscience Research Associate – Mice Behavior & Surgery

ClearCompany Talent Management Software; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Allen Institute in Seattle is seeking a Research Associate I – Neurosurgery & Behavior to join the Neurosurgery & Behavior team within Research Operations. You will perform aseptic stereotaxic surgical procedures and conduct behavior training in mice, contributing to neuroscience research efforts in a deadline-driven, team-science environment.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology and experience handling rodents, with strong manual dexterity and attention

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, or a related field.
• Prior experience handling rodents (mice or rats).
• Proven ability to learn and perform challenging surgical procedures on mice.
• Basic knowledge of mouse genetics and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic stereotaxic surgical procedures in mice.
• Conduct behavioral training regimens with mice.
• Involvement in transgenic technologies used in the animal facility.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for mice.
• Administer compounds to mice (i.p., s.c., i.m.).
• Maintain health and behavior performance records.
• Follow SOPs and maintain good laboratory practices.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and reporting.

Skills

Rodent handling experience

Surgical technique on mice

Mouse genetics & anatomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology

Tools

LIMS

LabTracks

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Allen Institute in Seattle is seeking a Research Associate I – Neurosurgery & Behavior to join the Neurosurgery & Behavior team within Research Operations. You will perform aseptic stereotaxic surgical procedures and conduct behavior training in mice, contributing to neuroscience research efforts in a deadline-driven, team-science environment.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology and experience handling rodents, with strong manual dexterity and attention