Laboratory Assistant III

Position Definition:

The incumbent will be conducting research related to multiple neurosurgery studies including mouse colony maintenance, tissue processing, histology/immunohistology, FACS, cell isolation/culture, gene/protein expression, and animal behavioral studies.

Essential Functions:

• Perform PCR, genotyping and mice colony maintenance
• Perform small animal surgery and animal tissue collection, including perfusion and dissection
• Perform immunohistochemistry techniques on animal brain sections
• Perform cell isolation and FACS staining/analysis
• RNA extraction
• Prepare assays and equipment for research studies
• Maintain cell culture including BMDM using aseptic techniques
• Perform laboratory administration activities including the maintenance and ordering of equipment and supply, maintaining animal and experimental inventories, and filing work/repair orders
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Prior lab experience preferred
• Familiarity with standard laboratory practices and equipment operation
• Computer literacy with emphasis on current Windows operating systems and software applications including Excel, Photoshop, and presentation software
• Ability to accurately follow experimental protocols
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment is a biomedical research laboratory. It may include minor annoyances such as noise, temperature variations, etc. The incumbent may be required to sustain standing and seated postures and to use a computer keyboard and display monitor for prolonged periods.

The base salary range for this position is $23.56 - $28.06 per hour. The base salary actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.

NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  This position requires access to United States Government research under the Veterans Administration. Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States.  If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.