Posted in General Business 15 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
The Research Asisstant II will join a laboratory that specializes in the study of neuronal communication and its modulation at the level of individual synapses and synaptic proteins. The RAII will join a project that uses immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and/or superresolution microscopy to examine the posttranslational modification and localization of select synaptic proteins in retinal neurons and will manage the mouse colonies needed for these projects.
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Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Expertise in mouse handling, ear tagging, and collecting tail snips. Must have prior knowledge or skills performing DNA extraction, running PCR protocol, and identifying the results of the genotype. Skills in dissection of mice and comfortable working under a microscope. Needs to perform immunocytochemistry and confocal microscopy when desired on fixed tissue. Prior experience working with retinal tissue a plus
General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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