Assist with experiments, including fiber photometry, ex vivo electrophysiology, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope in situ hybridization, survival stereotaxic surgery for microinjection of viral vector into the mouse brain, and rodent behavioral tests
Analyze experimental results using computer‐aided data analysis software
Maintain accurate databases and experimental notebooks of results
Communicate results in a timely fashion
Maintain and genotype mouse colonies
Utilize the online Transnetyx/MyColony software application for managing/tracking mice
Prepare buffers and reagents
Assist with general laboratory operation and inventory
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, chemistry or a related field of study from an accredited institution of higher education required
At least one year of laboratory experience strongly preferred
Previous scientific work with rodents strongly preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Excel, strongly preferred
Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of lab members required
Attention to detail and work with minimal supervision required
Self‐motivation with a strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability required