Laboratory/Technical Assistant (Research Assistant)
About The Position
Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Laboratory/Technical Assistant (Research Assistant). Reporting to the Associate Research Professor in Psychology, this Laboratory/Technical Assistant assists in data collection and analysis of rodent behavior. The Psychology department at Rutgers University – Newark (RU-N) is made up of world-class experts in development, perceptual, social, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Members of our department engage in research collaborations that cross departments, campuses, institutions, and countries, engaging with and serving the greater Newark area, providing invaluable hands-on lab experience to undergraduates, and fostering student involvement in research. It is also home to the most popular RU-N Major.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rodent behavior testing.
Responsibilities
- Performing procedures on animals.
- Cleaning and maintaining behavioral testing equipment.
- Assisting with laboratory management.
- Updating and maintaining data files and associated computer software.
- Performing animal husbandry duties.
- Training and overseeing undergraduate students working in the laboratory.
- Maintaining animals in accordance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ) protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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