Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I

Rodent care and behavior: To perform or assist in managing the mouse colony (genotyping, breeding management, routine weighing and recording animal health, pre- and post-operative care, recording of all experimental procedures, euthanasia when necessary). To perform or assist with projects related to spinal cord injury, circadian rhythms, anxiety/mood disorders, and metabolism. This includes behavioral testing, building of any needed supplies, entering and analyzing data, and maintaining proper functioning of behavioral testing rooms.Daily lab management and overseeing experimental procedures: To ensure that the lab is in working order. This includes ordering and inventory of all supplies and chemicals, ensuring proper functioning of equipment, and maintaining a tidy/clean lab. To oversee proper disposal of chemicals and act as liaison between lab and Environmental Health and Safety. To ensure current training of all lab personnel. To maintain records for compliance, protocols, and vendor databases. To keep all animal protocols current and updated as required. To manage and oversee experimental timelines for all lab personnel and to ensure accurate and timely recording of experimental procedures in lab notebooks. To ensure all needed supplies for experiments, including experimental lab space, are available in a timely manner.The candidate is also expected to participate in regular group meetings and provide updates and progress reports on a weekly basis. Perform cellular and molecular studies using established techniques: This includes tissue sectioning (cryostat), immunohistochemistry, and image collection and analysis (microscopy). Other tasks include performing cell culture, qPCR, Western blot, and ELISAs.qPCR, Western blot, and ELISAs.