I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Polter lab is focused on the effects of stressful and adverse experiences on the brain, and the role of these neuroadaptations in illnesses such as mood and substance use disorders. The lab uses slice electrophysiology, rodent behavioral assays, and cutting-edge neuroscience techniques to investigate synaptic and cellular mechanisms of stress-induced alterations in the brain’s reward and affective circuitry.
This research support position contributes to research/development by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and administration of experimental procedures. This position may perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment.
Duties include:

• Laboratory organization and assistance.
• Mouse colony maintenance and husbandry.
• Performs and supports research in the laboratory including solution preparation, stereotaxic surgeries, immunohistochemistry, and mouse behavior.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are preferred.
• Prior laboratory experience, particularly with mouse husbandry, genotyping, or behavior; stereotaxic surgery; or immunohistochemistry is desired but not required.

Typical Hiring Range

$20.01 - $26.39

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

Family

Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Laboratory Research

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time -> FTE 1.00

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Telework:

No

Required Background Check

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

R002138

Job Open Date:

03/06/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.