• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 5/1/25
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $40,900 - $45,000

Position Summary

The UEIL is seeking a (grant-funded) Research Assistant (RA)/Technician. The RA will be responsible for maintaining breeding colonies, running behavioral procedures, perfusions, and sectioning for IHC. Additional duties and responsibilities include (not limited to) checking and maintaining stocks and solutions in a lab, staying up to date with regulatory trainings, and general lab support. We are seeking a motivated individual with experience with animal behavior, histology, and mouse colony handling. There is potential for growth and opportunities with this position and this is to be expected. This is an ideal position for a recent graduate looking to pursue further graduate studies or medical professions.

UEIL is led by Dr. Konofagou, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, we are a translational science lab focused on using ultrasound in the areas of real-time imaging and as a theranostic tool in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. This position will be assisting with studies using focused ultrasound in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders as well as support other groups as needed.

Responsibilities

• (30%) Assist with mouse colony handling
• (30%) Handling small animals and perfusions.
• (20%)Perform and assist with mouse behavior as needed
• (10%) Perform cryostat sectioning and immunohistochemistry.
• (5%) Assist in the maintenance of lab safety protocols
• (5%) Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a research environment. At least one year of experience handling rodents in a laboratory setting and/or wet-laboratory experience
• Skills and Knowledge: The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, be self-motivated, and positively contribute. to labs aims and objectives. Strong organization, communication, and computer skills. Ability to prioritize, and work independently and under direct supervision from senior lab personnel.
• Preferred: Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience working independently with animals (i.e. breeding, behavior, surgery) and laboratory experience (can include undergrad volunteering in a research lab) in chemistry, biology, physics, or a related science, although neuroscience or behavioral psychology is highly preferred