Research Assistant - NEUROLOGY

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Assistant in Neurology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to assist with mouse colony management, breeding, genotyping, injections and pregnancy checks, and behavioral testing.

Responsibilities include harvesting mouse tissues for mitochondrial analysis, Western blotting, sequencing, histology, and other functional assays; imaging analysis and brain network studies, plus segmentation and volumetric analysis.

Qualifications

• Basic wet lab and computer skills required.
• Prior rodent research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mouse colony management, breeding, genotyping, injections and pregnancy checks.
• Assist with harvesting mouse tissues for mitochondrial analysis, Western blotting, sequencing, histology and other assays.
• Assist with imaging analysis and brain network studies including segmentation and volumetric analyses.

Skills

Wet lab basics

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Rodent research experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Research Assistant - NEUROLOGY (26005340)

Research Assistant - NEUROLOGY

All Temps - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005340 )

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

Average number of working hours per week for this assignment : 37.5

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

Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position? : Yes

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

Requested Pay Rate : 20.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided : No

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.

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