Research Support Assistant II - Dementia Research

JOB DESCRIPTION :

A full time, entry level position involving two studies of tissue culture and transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The projects involves basic biochemistry, Western blot analysis, isolation of extracellular vesicles, and immunolabeling / histological analyses of mouse tissue. Behavioral assessments of mice will also be done. This position will support Dr. Mathews within the laboratory, although the highly qualified applicant will be able to develop greater research autonomy.

JOB DUTIES :

• Animal handling, behavioral assessments.
• Biochemical analyses.
• Immunolabeling / histology of fixed tissue.
• Collection of data, including quantitative microscopic analyses of fixed immunolabeled tissue.
• General laboratory work / preparation.
• Cell culture.

JOB QUALIFICATION :

Minimum Qualifications :

BA / BS in cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, or related biological field

Preferred Qualifications :

Background Investigation / Justice Center Review Requirements :

Prospective appointees will be : 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment .

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