Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

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