Lab Assistant 1
About The Position
The Frostig lab research interest is in cortical plasticity as manifested in basic and pre-clinical research using functional imaging, blood flow imaging, neuronal recordings, pharmacological manipulations, histological and behavioral studies in rodents. For our basic research we are currently researching plasticity induce by our 'extended naturalistic habitat' a special environment that imitates rodents' natural environment, and for pre-clinical research we are interested in sensory stimulation-based plasticity that protects the cortex from ischemic stroke. Under supervision, the incumbent will help in maintaining and supervising our naturalistic habitat, conduct behavioral training, perform routine surgical procedures in rats/mice for functional and blood imaging experiments, handle rodents, prepare reagents, routine histology, routine data analysis, contribute to laboratory maintenance, order supplies, and prepare the lab for inspections.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills, good hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to handle and perform routine experiments in rodents.
- Strong background in quantitative skills, good familiarity with Microsoft Office package.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience
Responsibilities
- maintaining and supervising our naturalistic habitat
- conduct behavioral training
- perform routine surgical procedures in rats/mice for functional and blood imaging experiments
- handle rodents
- prepare reagents
- routine histology
- routine data analysis
- contribute to laboratory maintenance
- order supplies
- prepare the lab for inspections
Benefits
- medical insurance
- sick and vacation time
- retirement savings plans
- access to a number of discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
