Research Assistant - Laboratory of Neurobiology

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

As a key member of an interdisciplinary tea m, the R esearch A ssistant will be responsible for completing complex tasks related to the research in the Laboratory of Neurobiology . In particular, the R esearch A ssistant will perform experiments in behavioral neurobiology using established pro cedures and further develop ing existing protocols ; collect and analyz e large data sets; adhere to the principles of Good Laboratory Practice; assist in the preparation of figures for manuscripts and grant proposals ; participate in train ing of undergraduate researchers ; maintain lab equipment, order supplies, and contribute to the care of the lab’s fish stock. The Research Assistant will work closely with other scientists in the lab and report directly to the Principal Investigator . There will be the opportunity to co-author scientific publications.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science (e.g., biology, b ehavioral neuroscience) and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a research lab setting.
• A ttention to detail , strong organizational and quantitative skills , as well as the ability to work both on a self-directed basis and in a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Experimentation: Setting up and performing experiments involving live fish ; r ecording data.
• Data management and analysis : Management of large data sets ; a nalysis of the data using specialized software , custom- written MATLAB scripts , and SPSS.
• Documentation: Maintaining detail ed records of experiments.
• Preparation of figures for manuscripts : Preparing figures for scientific publications using EXCEL and CorelDraw.
• Animal care: Maintaining the lab’s stock of tropical fish.
• Research support: Interacting with other scientists and assisting the Principal Investigator with other job-related duties as assigned .

Benefits

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
• Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees