Neuroscience Research Technician: Imaging & Genetics

Uclahealthcareers; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics Lab. You will apply advanced laboratory techniques to study neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s, using mouse genetics, molecular biology, and imaging.

Responsibilities include performing neuroscience and cellular biology experiments, culturing mammalian cells, immunostaining, confocal and light sheet imaging,

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced neuroscience, molecular biology, and cellular biology research techniques
• Culture mammalian cell lines, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, and light sheet imaging of mouse brain tissue and human organoids
• Manage mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, health monitoring, and experimental recordkeeping
• Collect and process tissue and biological samples for DNA, RNA, and protein analyses
• Support viral vector studies, including AAV and lentiviral applications in cell and animal models
• Assist with experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and research reports

Job description

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics Lab. You will apply advanced laboratory techniques to study neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s, using mouse genetics, molecular biology, and imaging.

Responsibilities include performing neuroscience and cellular biology experiments, culturing mammalian cells, immunostaining, confocal and light sheet imaging,