Research Support Assistant II

Rfmh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Support Assistant II to join their team. This role involves conducting vital experiments to understand psychiatric disorders through mouse models. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks, including mouse colony maintenance, performing surgeries, and analyzing data. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about mental health and research, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Support for Underserved Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science required.
• Six months of experience handling laboratory mice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mouse colony maintenance and behavioral assays.
• Perform stereotaxic surgeries and maintain lab compliance.

Skills

Laboratory mouse handling

Statistical analysis

Behavioral analysis

Molecular biology procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Photoshop

Matlab

MedPC

Job description

Join to apply for the Research Support Assistant II role at Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.

Job Title: Research Support Assistant II

Grade: 10

Salary: $41,595 - $49,591

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Research Support Assistant II position at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. The Research Support Assistant II will conduct experiments aimed at understanding the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders using mouse models. The successful candidate must be willing to work irregular hours or weekends on occasion. Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently on a research project is an asset.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct mouse colony maintenance, including breeding, drug administration, postsurgical care, etc.
• Independently execute behavioral assays of mouse behavior, including motor function, attention and memory, anxiety and fear, and motivation.
• Perform stereotaxic surgical procedures on mice.
• Maintain inventory of needed reagents and supplies.
• Process brain tissue for immunohistochemical analysis.
• Acquire, process, and perform quantification of images obtained by microscopy.
• Analysis of data using statistical techniques.
• Assist with IACUC protocol preparation, data preparation toward manuscript publication and grant applications.
• Perform molecular biology procedures.
• Prepare solutions for experiments.
• Keep detailed records and report and discuss progress of work regularly with project supervisor and Principal Investigators.
• Facilitate lab compliance with institutional policies, procedures in the areas of safety, environmental and infection control under Lab Manager's supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a biological science
• At least six months of experience in the handling of laboratory mice.
• At least six months of experience in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Powerpoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a research lab focused on circuit-based analysis of behavior, i.e. stereotaxic surgeries, viral expression of proteins of interest, behavioral analysis, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy.
• Experience in mouse behavioral tests is preferred.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Matlab or MedPC.

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.