Research Assistant In Neuroscience

Research Assistant in NeuroscienceNeuroscience 66186BR

University Job Title

Research Assistant 1 MS

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Fixed

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

30-Jun-2022

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

295 Congress Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support, Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)

Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch.

Position Focus:

Reporting to the PI, a position is needed in a Neuroscience Lab studying the organization and function of circuits in the mouse brain. The position will be responsible for carrying out molecular biology work (including plasmid design, cloning, preparation of viral vectors), histological assays (including immunohistochemical staining and confocal imaging), animal colony maintenance (including genotyping and general organizing), and basic laboratory organization.

Essential Duties

1. Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/ scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. 3. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus. 4. Formulates and prepares scientific solutions and media. Recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 5. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May oversee and instruct research staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Working experience with molecular biology techniques, including cloning and cell culture methods.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

At least one year experience in a laboratory position.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Excellent verbal and written communications and excellent record keeping skills.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Demonstrated professionalism, strong work ethic and the ability to work directly with others and to work independently.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Mammalian DNA plasmid design and construction (using restriction or Gibson cloning). Mammalian cell culture methods. Immunohistochemical preparation of mammalian tissue for fluorescence imaging. Confocal imaging experience. Mouse handling.

Physical Requirements

No allergies to rodents.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

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