Research Assistant Job at George Washington University
Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
A Research Assistant position is available for a highly motivated individual in The George Washington University Department of Pharmacology and Physiology Laboratory of Systems Neural Development. This research support position contributes to research/development by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and administration of experimental procedures, and assisting with administrative aspects of preparing manuscripts for publication. This position may perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment.
Duties include:
Duties include:
- animal handling and colony maintenance and organization,
- development of mouse breeding strategy,
- assist in animal preparation and surgery,
- brain tissue histology,
- microscopy and analysis and data analysis on neuronal recordings.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a biological laboratory setting.
- Experience handling rodents, neural tissue histology, microscopy and/or programming for data analysis.
- Undergraduate course work in biology and neuroscience including labs.
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience.
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Laboratory Research
Stream
Service and Support
Level
Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)
Telework:
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001917
Job Open Date:
05/16/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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