Research Assistant

Brown University • Sidney, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Robert J. & Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science is committed to supporting research and facilitating collaborations in brain science across the Brown University community and beyond. Our mission is to promote discovery and innovation in brain science by supporting a diverse community of experimentalists, theorists, engineers, and clinical scientists. We do this by recruiting and retaining world-class faculty, creating an outstanding collaborative training environment, seeding innovative projects, supporting collaborative teams, and raising the visibility and reputation of Carney researchers.

Requirements

• BA or BSc in the field of Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Genetics, or related field.
• 1-2 years of related lab experience as undergraduate research laboratory or equivalent
• Experience in mouse breeding and behavior
• Course work in biology, mathematics and statistics.
• Ability to work collaboratively, be collegial and be professional.
• Ability to use computers for data analysis
• Strong organizational skills
• Reliability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required for animal care

Nice To Haves

• Experience in research laboratory

Responsibilities

• The Carney Institute for Brain Science is looking for a Research Assistant to support the lab of Dr. Diane Lipscombe and the Brown Rodent Behavior Phenotyping Core (RBPC).
• The research in the Lipscombe lab studies calcium ion channels in health and in mouse models of disease.
• The RBPC lab utilizes mouse genetic models to define behavioral phenotypes associated with gene manipulation.
• The Research Assistant will maintain the RBPC, oversee reservations to use the core, and provide general support of researchers who use the core.
• The Research Assistant will also support the Lipscombe Lab with ordering, general upkeep of lab supplies, managing the lab’s mouse colonies, and performing some behavioral experiments in the RBPC.
• The Research Assistant will have the ability to perform these duties independently but with regular guidance from the principal investigator and laboratory members.
• This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 9/30/2027 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Benefits

• Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees