Assistant Scientist

Grade: T24

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The Assistant Scientist, under direction of the Principal Investigator, participates in ongoing research projects to study molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying axon regeneration failure and neural damage and to develop effective therapies for CNS damage. After a short term of training for the lab-specific skills, the candidates will be able to perform independent research projects under the supervision of the PI, supervise junior researchers, and manage the research lab

Responsibilities include:
• Rodent-related studies in the neuroscience field, including animal handling, surgery, neurological animal models (such as optic nerve injury and spinal cord injury in rodents), behavioral tests, tissue dissection, and histology.
• Cell biology, including primary neuronal cultures, cell transfection, neurite/axon outgrowth assays, and data analysis.
• Molecular biological techniques, such as the generation of viral vectors, PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR, gene cloning, and protein biochemistry (such as Western blotting and protein purification)
• Collect data and analyze results. Maintain and occasionally make repairs to standard laboratory equipment. Makes moderately complex decisions and resolves research problems within established protocols; requires some independent judgment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in biology, neurobiology, or biomedical sciences and at least two years of experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:
*A wet-lab experience (6 months or more)
*Experience in PCR and DNA electrophoresis
*Experience in rodent handling
*Experience in any histological or simple protein methods (e.g., western blotting)
*Working knowledge of applicable computer software and applicable professional principles

This is a grant funded position.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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