Research Assistant II - Symptom Research

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II position is to provide technical support in carrying out research projects on neuroimmune mechanisms of pain.

* Perform laboratory techniques such as immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, cell culture, PCR, and western blots.

* Perform other rat and mouse behavioral experiments, drug administrations, use surgical techniques, and harvest tissues, such as spinal cord, brain and dorsal root ganglion.

* Ability to plan, coordinate and execute experiments independently
Ability to statistically analyze data generated from experiments and present at laboratory meetings.

* Maintains legible notebook and/or organized database of research data, retrieves and interprets data from multiple sources.

* Coordinates with other personnel as necessary in carrying out research projects.

Working Conditions

This position requires:

Working in Office Environment

No

__ X __ Yes

Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)

___ X ___ No

Yes

Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues

______ No

X Yes

Exposure to harmful chemicals

______ No

X Yes

Exposure to radiation

X No

______ Yes

Physical Demands

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:

Time Spent

Never

0%

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67-100%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Reaching

X

Lifting/Carrying

Up to 10 lbs

X

10lbs to 50 lbs

X

More than 50 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling

Up to 10 lbs

X

10lbs to 50 lbs

X

More than 50 lbs

X

Use computer/keyboard

X

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: Master's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences. Neuroscience or Biochemistry is a plus.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years experience in scientific or experimental research work. No experience required with preferred degree.

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