Job Description:

The Carney Institute for Brain Science is looking for a Research Assistant to work in the laboratories of 5 research groups (Dr. Diane Lipscombe, Dr. Sonia Mayoral, Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah, Dr. Christopher Moore, and Dr. Arturo Andrade). This is a highly collaborative group of researchers with shared space and resources. Our laboratories focus on molecular, cellular, and system level mechanisms that regulate nervous system functions in health and in disease models. We utilize mouse genetic animal models and cell cultures to answer our research questions.

The Research Assistant will support activities related to rodent husbandry, tissue culture maintenance, and general lab maintenance. Laboratory maintenance includes ordering, record keeping, ensuring laboratory supplies are readily available to the members of our laboratories. The Research Assistant will work independently among the different research groups. This position requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

This is a full time, fixed term position with a current end date of 3/1/2026.

Qualifications

• Required: BA or BSc in related field or 1-2 of experience in a research lab setting
• Preferred: Course work in genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience
• Ability to work collaboratively, collegially and professionally
• Ability and drive to learn biological experiments in a lab setting
• Ability to use computers for data analysis
• Willingness to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required for animal care

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This position requires direct contact with laboratory animals.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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