Part Time Research Assistant

Virginia Tech • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

The Swanger Lab is seeking a motivated, responsible, and well-organized Part-Time Research Assistant with interest in laboratory neuroscience research related to the function and therapeutic potential for neurotransmitter receptors in the brain. The lab is located in the Center for Neurobiology Research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia. The successful candidate will support research to determine how neurons communicate in the brain and how this communication goes awry in epilepsy. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to assist with various experimental protocols to study neural circuits in the healthy mouse brain and mouse models of epilepsy including pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology, and cellular imaging. The research assistant will also be involved in general laboratory operations and mouse colony maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person who enjoys interacting with others, being a key part of a diverse and active scientific environment and has a desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated research experience.
• Demonstrated organizational skills or experience with data management.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple concurrent duties.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or training in biology, neuroscience, or related field.
• Experience with data collection and data management.
• Experience or willingness to work with and handle live mice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various experimental protocols to study neural circuits in the healthy mouse brain and mouse models of epilepsy including pharmacology, physiology, molecular biology, and cellular imaging.
• Involved in general laboratory operations and mouse colony maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees