Texas A&M University Health Science Center's Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics department is seeking a Research Assistant to support lab members in various research activities, manage inventory, and perform behavioral and molecular assays.
Requirements
- Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
- Professional experience working with rodents.
- Experience performing administrative support in a research laboratory.
- Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
- Ensure attention to detail.
- Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
- Assists with MCA surgery: prepares and administers IP injections, suture
Responsibilities
- Assists with MCA surgery: prepares and administers IP injections, suture
- Assists with perfusions and tissue collection
- Assists lab members with acute and long-term behavior assays: VIB, ART, Open Field, Novel Object Recognition, Social Interaction, Burrowing, Barnes Maze, Fear Conditioning
- Histology: Performs H&E Staining, cryosectioning
- Performs Cytokine Multiplex analysis and ELISA
- Maintains cell cultures
- Manages inventory using Quartzy
Other
- Manages inventory and requires strong organizational and time management skills.
- May travel as required.
- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Performs other duties as assigned such as making presentations, attending seminars and other meetings.
