Research Specialist A/B
About The Position
The Research Specialist works in neurotrauma research and epilepsy using animal models in a laboratory focused on electrophysiology, behavior, and histopathology. Studies include brain neurosurgical procedures, chronic electrophysiological recordings, animal behavior training and assessment, cell culture, and tissue processing and histology. The role also involves maintaining logs and lab reports, preparing for surgery, analyzing data, reviewing recent literature, ordering supplies, and maintaining the laboratory and equipment. Research Specialist B is additionally expected to independently perform tasks such as rodent handling, behavioral work, and electrophysiological experiments; assist with figure and manuscript preparation; and handle various laboratory administrative responsibilities. The position is contingent on grant funding.
Requirements
- Research Specialist A: Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Research Specialist B: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to function as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Prior animal, behavioral, neuroscience, medical, or coding experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct or support neurotrauma and epilepsy research using animal models.
- Perform or assist with brain neurosurgical procedures in small animal models.
- Conduct chronic electrophysiological recordings.
- Train animals and assess animal behavior.
- Perform cell culture and tissue processing and histology.
- Maintain laboratory logs and reports.
- Prepare for surgeries.
- Analyze data and retrieve relevant recent literature.
- Order supplies and maintain the laboratory and equipment.
- For Research Specialist B, independently complete tasks including rodent handling, behavioral work, and electrophysiological experiments.
- For Research Specialist B, assist with figure and manuscript preparation and carry out laboratory administrative responsibilities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Retirement plans, including basic, matching, and supplemental plans.
- Substantial time away from work.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University resources, cultural activities, libraries, and athletic facilities.
- Employee discounts and special services.
- Flexible work options and hours.
- Home ownership assistance for eligible employees.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
