Research Assistant - NEUROLOGY
Research Assistant - NEUROLOGY
Assisting with mouse colony, breeding, genotyping, injection, pregnancy check and behavioral testing. Assisting with harvesting mouse tissues for mitochondrial functional analysis, Western blotting, sequencing, histology, and other functional assays. Assisting with imaging analysis, high-definition brain network analysis, cardiac functional analysis, segmentation, and volumetric analysis. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Basic wet lab and computer and Microsoft Office software skills. Prior rodent research experiences preferred.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Department: Med-Pediatrics
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1
Work Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hours per week, flexible
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Requested Pay Rate: 20.00
Visa Sponsorship Provided:
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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