Research Support Assistant 2 (Dementia Research department) (210-2026-51)
About The Position
This full-time, entry-level position supports research in the Dementia Research department involving tissue culture and transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Projects include isolating extracellular vesicles and conducting biochemical, immunolabeling, and histological analyses of mouse tissue. The assistant will support Postdoctoral Fellows in the laboratory; a highly qualified applicant may develop research autonomy. The position includes animal handling, biochemical analyses, immunolabeling and histology of fixed tissue, quantitative microscopic analysis and other data collection, general laboratory work and preparation, and cell culture. Minimum qualification is a BA/BS in cellular and molecular neuroscience or a related biological field. Experience handling small laboratory animals, cell culture, Western blot analysis, and/or tissue immunolabeling or histology is preferred or helpful. Prospective appointees will be screened against the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List and the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation, not a New York State agency; its employees are not state employees, do not participate in a state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The posting states that an excellent benefits package is available. Applications are accepted through the employer's website during the posting dates.
Requirements
- BA/BS in cellular and molecular neuroscience or a related biological field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling small laboratory animals.
- Cell culture experience.
- Some experience with Western blot analysis and/or tissue immunolabeling or histology.
Responsibilities
- Handle animals.
- Conduct biochemical analyses.
- Perform immunolabeling and histology of fixed tissue.
- Collect data, including quantitative microscopic analyses of fixed immunolabeled tissue.
- Perform general laboratory work and preparation.
- Conduct cell culture.
- Support Postdoctoral Fellows in the laboratory.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package; specific benefits are not listed.
- Employees do not receive state fringe benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
