Part-Time Lab Assistant - Henry/Vaughan

Salary/Position Classification

• $17.50 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 30 hours per week (summer months)
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This position is for a temporary research assistant to conduct research in amino acid and neurotransmitter transporters as well as perform general biochemistry and pharmacology lab duties. This position does not involve animal work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, perform, analyze and interpret experiments.
• Design primers and perform molecular cloning
• Performing radiolabel transport assays
• General Laboratory Duties such as inventory and dishwashing

Required Competencies

• Attention to detail in carrying out experiments and keeping accurate and up-to-date records in a research notebook.
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized
• Willingness to work with radioactive ligands and experience with radiolabel transporter assays. 

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with site-directed mutagenesis. 
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using scientific graphing software such as GraphPad Prism.
• Experience with Tissue Culture and maintenance and growth of cell lines.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Course work in Biochemistry, Genetics, and Neuroscience

To Apply

Submit a Resume outlining how you meet the requirements of the position.