Research Associate III Full-time

Research Associate III

This position is for a full-time Research Associate to assist with and conduct lab-based research in the Champagne Lab in SEA. Duties will include conducting benchwork laboratory procedures involving extraction and QC analyses of DNA/RNA, assisting with molecular hormonal and neurobiological analyses, lab organization, ordering supplies and maintaining lab safety protocols. Applicant must have good communication skills and be able to work diligently and independently. This is a one-year fixed term position with the chance to renew based on performance and/or research goals.

Responsibilities

• Wet lab work (tissue extraction, DNA/RNA extraction, histology)
• Lab/personnel management (compliance, training, ordering supplies)
• Project coordination

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree plus at least 2 years of wet lab research experience in behavioral neuroscience or a related field
• Experience with tissue dissection and rodent brain anatomy
• Molecular lab experience (RNA/DNA extraction)
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in use of R
• Lab management experience
• Experience working with laboratory rodents

Salary Range

$40,000 – $50,000 depending upon experience

Working Conditions

• Lifting and moving
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around chemicals
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work in all weather conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment required (furnished)
• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest