Neuroscience Research Support Assistant II

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. in New York is seeking a Research Support Assistant II to provide research support in our neuroscience laboratory, focusing on neural circuit mechanisms underlying motivated behavior.

Under supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory staff, the assistant will handle rodents, perform behavioral testing, tissue processing, imaging, and data management, contributing to multiple ongoing studies while upholding safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related field.
• At least 6 months experience of handling laboratory rodents (mice and/or rats).
• At least 6 months' experience of using standard graphing software and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Support the projects of senior laboratory members, including data collection using techniques such as in vivo fiber photometry, in vivo electrophysiology, tissue processing, and immunohistochemistry.
• Handle, care for, and maintain laboratory rodents (mice and/or rats), including colony management, breeding, and record-keeping.
• Assist with the setup, execution, and monitoring of behavioral experiments.
• Perform tissue collection, sectioning, staining, and mounting of brain tissue for histological analysis.
• Acquire and process images using microscopy and quantify results.
• Enter, organize, and back up experimental data; generate figures and summaries using standard graphing software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, and general lab organization; prepare solutions and reagents.
• Adhere to all institutional, IACUC, and safety protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to accommodate experimental timelines.

Skills

Animal handling

Behavioral testing

Data collection

Laboratory skills

Education

BS/BA or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Graphing software

Job description

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. in New York is seeking a Research Support Assistant II to provide research support in our neuroscience laboratory, focusing on neural circuit mechanisms underlying motivated behavior.

Under supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory staff, the assistant will handle rodents, perform behavioral testing, tissue processing, imaging, and data management, contributing to multiple ongoing studies while upholding safety and compliance.