Nonhuman Primate Neuroscience Lab Specialist

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bliss-Moreau Laboratory at UC Davis seeks a Specialist (of any rank) to advance womb-to-tomb neuroanatomy and behavior projects using rhesus monkeys. The role includes behavioral testing, neuroimaging data collection, and managing reagents and equipment in a dynamic team.

A Master’s degree in Neuroscience or a related field and experience in a research lab are required. Strong data handling, Excel and statistics skills, and the ability to work in a safe, collaborative environment are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Anthropology, Animal Behavior, Animal Science, or equivalent.
• Experience in a research laboratory.
• Experience with statistical software for managing data.
• Experience following research protocols with attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational skills to coordinate projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Behavioral testing: train animals to participate in testing.
• Behavioral: observe social behavior and cognitive/affective testing in various settings.
• Neuroscience: collect and process imaging and histological data.
• Neuroscience: prepare solutions, medias, and buffers.
• Maintain laboratory spaces, equipment, and data records.
• Assist with literature reviews and dissemination of results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Laboratory safety knowledge

Data management

Excel

Statistics software

Education

Master’s degree in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Statistical software

Job description

The Bliss-Moreau Laboratory at UC Davis seeks a Specialist (of any rank) to advance womb-to-tomb neuroanatomy and behavior projects using rhesus monkeys. The role includes behavioral testing, neuroimaging data collection, and managing reagents and equipment in a dynamic team.

A Master’s degree in Neuroscience or a related field and experience in a research lab are required. Strong data handling, Excel and statistics skills, and the ability to work in a safe, collaborative environment are