UNIV - Research Specialist I - Department of Neurosciences
About The Position
The Research Specialist I will conduct animal behavior assays, maintain and oversee the behavioral core, coordinate with and train principal investigators (PIs) for behavioral testing, and collect and analyze data. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to independently manage multiple projects. The position supports projects in a mouse behavior core. Work includes coordinating animal transfers, monitoring animal well-being during habituation and testing, maintaining equipment and supplies, training core users, and keeping research and operational records. The specialist also processes experimental data, prepares graphs and reports for PIs and the core director, and performs associated administrative duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma and two years of work experience in a clinical or research setting; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or another natural, life, or health care science may substitute for the two years of experience.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mouse behavioral experiments, 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 creating accounts in the Infinity system, training users on the core calendar and equipment, maintaining records related to IBC SOPs and IACUC protocols, and training new PIs in husbandry and colony maintenance.
- Maintain mouse core equipment and supplies through routine cleaning, maintenance, supply monitoring, requesting quotes, scheduling repairs, placing orders, and conducting semi-annual equipment inspections.
- Process raw experimental 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 covering equipment, supplies, and user concerns.
- Maintain core records, including tracking animals for PI projects and backing up data from core computers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
