RESEARCH ASSISTANT I

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

Under supervision, the candidate will conduct experiments related to ongoing studies of molecular and cellular neurobiology of brain disorders. Candidates will ideally have experience in: molecular biology, cell biology and immunology, performing cell culture studies, enzyme assays and antibody based protein analysis.

Examples of Job Requirements:

• Performing basic molecular cell biology experiments (i.e. western blot analysis, ELISA, cell culture, immunohistochemistry and flow-cytometry studies)
• Characterizing laboratory models of different disorders
• Follows protocols through a series of related detailed steps or processes
• Recording and analyzing data
• Maintains a daily updated laboratory notebook
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
• Performs literature research
• Presenting results to senior/other research staff
• Orders laboratory supplies
• Prepares stock solutions and buffers
• Contributes data/findings for use in reports, documents or oral/written presentation
• Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies
• Interacts in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals

Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in biological sciences or related disciplines is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Ability to interact with individuals with varying levels of experience and background while working closely with supervisors, colleagues, and other research assistants.
• Willingness to learn new techniques, multitasking skills and time flexibility to meet grant/report deadlines.

Physical requirements

• Positions in the class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, and oil

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sarasota, FL 34243: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person