Research Assistant - 498974

utoledo.edu; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to join their innovative team. This role involves investigating the role of circadian rhythms in psychiatric disorders through hands-on research and experimentation. You will manage a mouse colony and assist in various behavioral and molecular experiments, contributing directly to groundbreaking research. The position offers competitive wages and generous benefits, including access to education opportunities. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a difference in the field of research, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to Public Employees Retirement System

Generous time off allowances

Wellness benefits

Education benefits

Qualifications

• A 4-year undergraduate Science degree is required.
• Ability to work cooperatively on a research team.

Responsibilities

• Manage mouse colony and assist with circadian disruption experiments.
• Perform cellular and molecular experiments.

Skills

Ability to read and write common vocabulary

Ability to perform arithmetic

Ability to follow work direction

Ability to work cooperatively on a research team

Education

4-year undergraduate Science degree

Tools

Microscopy

Immunohistochemistry

Molecular experiments

Personal computer

Job description

University of Toledo has proudly served our community since 1872. We offer competitive wages, access to the Public Employees Retirement System, generous time off allowances and additional wellness benefits. As a part of The University of Toledo, employees and their dependents also have access to education benefits at UToledo.

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Job Title: Research Assistant

Job Type: Staff - Full-Time

Location: Health Science Campus College Toledo, OH

Job Description:

A Research Assistant position is available in the DePoy lab to aid in our work investigating the role of circadian rhythms in animal models of psychiatric disorders, specifically substance use. Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will manage the mouse colony and assist in the generation of mice with developmental circadian rhythm disruption, as well as undertake behavior, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and molecular experiments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage mouse colony. 35%
2. Assist with circadian disruption, behavioral experiments and surgery. 30%
3. Perform cellular and molecular experiments. 25%
4. Other duties as assigned to support research activities. 10%
TOTAL 100%

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
A 4-year undergraduate Science degree is required.

Communication and other skills:
Ability to read and write common vocabulary and perform arithmetic.
Ability to follow work direction.
Ability to use personal computer and common office equipment.
Ability to work cooperatively on a research team.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. The employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Advertised: 08 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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