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Research Assistant I - Department Of Neuroscience

West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation

Job Description

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant with the Department of Neuroscience.

About the Opportunity

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is seeking to hire a motivated Laboratory Research Assistant. The successful candidate will support projects related to brain networks dynamics after brain injury. The lab uses several cutting-edge technologies to track and manipulate specific neuronal circuits, including in vivo multi-photon microscopy, optogenetics, and rodent behavioral testing.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  • 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
  • Wellness programs

What You'll Do

  • Assist with various research projects in the lab, including multiphoton imaging, behavioral tests, virus injections, mouse brain histology, and data analysis.
  • Help with general lab maintenance, including chemical inventory and safety records.
  • Works with other lab members and principal investigators to develop analysis plans and explore data.

Pay Grade: 15

  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences.
  • A minimum of 0-6 months of relevant research experience.
  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Technical skills and expertise in cellular and molecular biology.
  • Experience in handling rodents in experimental settings.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with other researchers.

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This job at West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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West Virginia University lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at West Virginia University?
West Virginia University is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by West Virginia University for this role?
West Virginia University offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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