UNIV - Research Specialist I - Department of Neurosciences
About The Position
The Research Specialist I supports the Department of Neurosciences by conducting animal behavior assays, maintaining and overseeing the behavioral core, coordinating with and training principal investigators (PIs) for behavioral testing, and collecting and analyzing data. The role requires strong organization and communication skills, along with the ability to independently manage multiple projects. The specialist conducts behavioral experiments for projects in the mouse behavior core, coordinates animal transfers with PIs, monitors animal well-being during habituation and testing, completes studies, and helps prepare IACUC amendments for core users. The role also trains and oversees core users, manages user accounts in the Infinity system, provides guidance on core calendars and equipment, maintains records for IBC SOPs and IACUC protocols, and trains new PIs in husbandry and colony maintenance. Other responsibilities include maintaining mouse core equipment and supplies; arranging quotes, repairs, and orders; and conducting semi-annual equipment inspections. The specialist processes experimental data, prepares graphs and reports for PIs and the core director, provides experimental notes and details, submits biweekly operations reports, maintains core records and tracks animals for PI projects, and backs up data from core computers. The position is full-time and requires a high school diploma plus two years of work experience in a clinical or research setting. A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or another natural, life, or health care science may substitute for the two years of required experience. Rotating shifts and overtime may be required. The position has extensive physical requirements, including frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering materials and equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma and two years of work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or another natural, life, or health care science may substitute for the two years of required experience.
- Ability to stay organized and independently keep track of multiple projects.
- Ability to communicate well with a variety of people.
- Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying materials and equipment, working in confined spaces and temperature extremes, and qualifying for respirator use initially and annually.
Responsibilities
- Conduct animal behavioral experiments for projects in the mouse behavior core.
- Coordinate animal transfers with PIs, monitor animal well-being during habituation and testing, complete studies, and help prepare IACUC amendments for core users.
- Train and oversee core users, including generating Infinity system accounts and training users on the core calendar and equipment.
- Maintain records related to IBC SOPs and IACUC protocols, and train new PIs in husbandry and colony maintenance.
- Maintain mouse core equipment and supplies, including routine cleaning, maintenance, and supply monitoring.
- Request quotes, schedule repairs, place orders, and conduct semi-annual inspections of core equipment.
- Process raw data, prepare graphs and reports for PIs and the core director, and provide experimental notes and details.
- Prepare biweekly operations reports for the core director with updates on equipment, supplies, and user concerns.
- Maintain core records, track animals for PI projects, and back up data from all core computers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
