Research Associate V
Veterans Medical Research Foundation of Sd•San Diego, CA
•$36 - $37•Onsite
About The Position
The Research Associate V will be responsible for conducting various tests related to animal research, including Y-maze Spontaneous Alteration and spatial memory tests, Rotarod assessment for motor function, and grip strength measurement for skeletal muscle function. The role also involves measuring catecholamines using UPLC, maintaining a mouse breeding colony, and treating mice with peptides for further analysis. This is a part-time position requiring documented expertise in animal handling and various assessment techniques.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (PhD/MD) in a related field from an accredited college or university
- At least 4 years of related experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Documented expertise in animal handling
- Assessment of memory, motor function, and skeletal muscle function
- Measurement of catecholamines using UPLC
- Experienced in animal research
Responsibilities
- Conducts Y-maze Spontaneous Alteration Test (SAT) and Y-maze memory test
- Determines motor function using Rotarod
- Assesses skeletal muscle function using Grip strength measurement instrument
- Measures catecholamines in brain samples as well as in plasma using UPLC
- Maintains the mouse breeding colony
- Treats mice with peptides and harvests tissues for western blots and immunohistochemical analyses
Benefits
- benefits eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
