• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $43,000 - $50,000

Position Summary

The Tosches Lab conducts research on vertebrate brain evolution and regeneration, using the Iberian newt Pleurodeles waltl, a salamander species, as the main research organism. The Tosches lab is a highly dynamic, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environment committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion in science.

The Research Staff Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator. The incumbent will participate in a brain regeneration research project. The project involves running experiments, performing routines, and regenerating salamander brain analyses.

This is a 1-year, full-time grant-funded position with the possibility of renewal contingent on securing additional funding.

Responsibilities

• Assists the PI in conducting experiments on brain regeneration, potentially involving surgical procedures, histology, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, microscopy, single-cell RNA sequencing, and data analysis.
• Assists the PI in keeping track of the inventory of common solutions including acids and bases.
• Maintains lab equipment and ensures safety measures and institutional compliance.
• Works with lab managers and PI to order the necessary supplies to ensure the lab can carry out the necessary research and experiments in a timely manner. Supplies orders are submitted through Quartzy and other vendors.
• Supports the maintenance of the salamander colony which include feeding larvae, preparing food, setting up and monitoring breeding.
• Attends lab meetings and report meeting agendas, minutes, deadlines, and any other relevant information pertaining to the operation of the laboratory to the PI.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Principal Investigator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• 6 months of experience in a research environment.

Additional Position - Specific Minimum Qualifications

• Strong Organization Skills.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Computer Skills.
• Self-Motivated.
• Time Management Skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong Troubleshooting Skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in neuroscience, biology, or a highly related scientific field.
• 1 year of related research experience in an academic setting.
• 1 year of experience working with research animals and familiarity with data analysis.
• Experience working with vertebrate animal models.
• Research experience on animal diversity or evolution and/or advanced molecular biology techniques.