Research Specialist I
Trustees of Princeton University
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Trustees of Princeton University is hiring a Research Specialist I. The Gould lab, a neuroscience lab that studies brain plasticity in experimental animals at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, seeks a full-time Research Specialist to assist with on‑going experiments. The candidate should have excellent organizational skills, work well with others, and a willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
Key focus areas include Perform rodent surgery, Conduct rodent behavior studies, and Handle rodents.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Neuroscience Or Other Relevant Scientific Field, Laboratory Experience Working With Rodents, and Excellent References. Important skills include Organizational Skills, Work Well With Others, Willingness To Learn, Acquire New Skills, Laboratory Protocol Maintenance, and Collaboration. Preferred (not required): Rodent Surgery, Rodent Behavior, Rodent Handling, and Rodent Breeding.
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$41,000.00 - $60,000.00
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Job Type Full-TimeOverviewThe Gould lab, a neuroscience lab that studies brain plasticity in experimental animals in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University, seeks a full-time Research Specialist to assist with on-going experiments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with excellent organizational skills and ability to work well with others. The successful candidate will have a willingness to learn and acquire new skills. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension contingent upon successful performance and continued funding.ResponsibilitiesRodent work, including:• surgery • behavior • handling• breeding Rodent study, including:• Immunofluorescence, confocal and electron microscopy• Histology• Electrophysiology• Hormone assays Data Analysis Maintaining laboratory protocols and other basic lab functionsQualificationsEssential Qualifications include:- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience or other relevant scientific field- Laboratory experience working with rodents- Excellent referencesThis position is subject to the University's background check policy Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above. The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.Standard Weekly Hours36.25Eligible for OvertimeYesBenefits EligibleYesProbationary Period90 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoPhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Drivers License RequiredNo#LI-ZY1Salary Range$41,000 to $60,000 Apply HereEqual employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesPI285635821
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On-site
Requisition ID
285635821
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