Staff Research Associate II - Neurology

Under supervision of
Principal Investigator (PI), the Staff Research Associate II (SRA II) will primarily be responsible for planning
and carrying out experiments related to studies of neurodegenerative disorders
and neural repair. This includes literature searches, animal husbandry (mouse)
and bench work involving lab techniques focused in molecular and cellular
biology. Youwill be
responsible for maintaining multiple transgenic mouse colonies and generating
new ones, researching modern animal husbandry techniques as the apply to
experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) and the animal models we use,
requiring journey level knowledge and skill.Youwill be responsible for planning experiments and performing them,
both magnetic resonance imaging and histology, both requiring journey level
knowledge and skill for their implementation. You will also be responsible for data analysis and interpretation,
maintenance of the database of experimental results, assisting with figures,
and writing results and methods sections of grant applications and
publications.The SRA IIwill train
new technicians and students in the lab and provide technical assistance to
them as needed.Youwill be responsible
for writing, managing, and updating the IACUC and IBC protocols and SOPs. The SRA II will function as lab manager, ordering
reagents and supplies, maintaining lab records, dispose of hazardous waste, and
be responsible for day-to-day lab safety, delegating and supervising as they
deem appropriate.

Salary Range: $28.88 - $46.46/Hourly