Neurosurgery & Behavior Research Associate I

alleninstitute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allen Institute in Seattle is seeking a Research Associate I in Neurosurgery & Behavior to perform aseptic surgical procedures on mice and lead behavioral training regimens within a collaborative Neural Dynamics accelerator. You will work closely with a team in a deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology, experience handling rodents, and the ability to learn complex surgical techniques on mice.

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 various aseptic surgical procedures in mice
• Perform various behavioral training regimens with mice
• Involvement in various transgenic technologies employed in the animal facility
• Pre- and post-operative care for mice
• Administration of compounds to mice (i.p., s.c., i.m.)
• Maintenance of health and behavior performance records
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain good laboratory practices
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and reporting using established methods
• Ability to meet aggressive timelines and deliverables in a collaborative environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, or a related field

Prior experience handling rodents

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

LIMS

LabTracks

Job description

The Allen Institute in Seattle is seeking a Research Associate I in Neurosurgery & Behavior to perform aseptic surgical procedures on mice and lead behavioral training regimens within a collaborative Neural Dynamics accelerator. You will work closely with a team in a deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology, experience handling rodents, and the ability to learn complex surgical techniques on mice.