Research Assistant - NEUROLOGY

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Assistant in Neurology to support mouse colony management, genotyping, injections, and behavioral testing. The role includes tissue harvesting for mitochondrial studies, Western blotting, sequencing, histology, and various imaging analyses at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville, PA).

Background checks and clearances are required. Minimum education is a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience; schedule is

Qualifications

• Basic wet lab and computer skills, including MS Office.
• Prior rodent research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mouse colony, breeding, genotyping, injection, pregnancy check and behavioral testing.
• Assisting with harvesting mouse tissues for mitochondrial functional analysis, Western blotting, sequencing, histology, and other functional assays.
• Assisting with imaging analysis, high-definition brain network analysis, cardiac functional analysis, segmentation, and volumetric analysis.

Skills

Wet lab skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Genotyping

Western blotting

Sequencing

Histology

Job description

Research Assistant - NEUROLOGY

Assisting with mouse colony, breeding, genotyping, injection, pregnancy check and behavioral testing. Assisting with harvesting mouse tissues for mitochondrial functional analysis, Western blotting, sequencing, histology, and other functional assays. Assisting with imaging analysis, high-definition brain network analysis, cardiac functional analysis, segmentation, and volumetric analysis.This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville.PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment.Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Basic wet lab and computer and Microsoft Office software skills. Prior rodent research experiences preferred.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Department: Med-Pediatrics

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Work Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hours per week, flexible

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Requested Pay Rate: 20.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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