About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The activities will be assisting the head of the laboratory with maintaining colonies of transgenic mice, organization and analysis of data, and administrative tasks such as maintenance of supplies and chemicals. Proofreading and assistance with inventories will be required. Preparation of buffers and simple laboratory tasks will be necessary. Ability to work with others is essential.
JOB DUTIES:
• Breeding, genotyping of rodents and managing databases of mouse colonies
• Administrative tasks such as purchase forms.
• Organization of slides, chemicals, and equipment databases
Proofreading papers prior to submission.
Preparation of laboratory buffers and other standard laboratory preparations.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor's degree in neuroscience-related field
• Experience with mice/rodents as relates to research
• Experience in Neuroscience research
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn and work with others in a laboratory setting
Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
*The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.
Questions regarding this position please email: [email protected]
Other facts
About Nathan S. Kline Institute
As one of the nation’s most respected research centers focused on mental health, investigators at the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) study the causes, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of severe and persistent mental illnesses. As a facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health, founded in 1952, NKI has earned a reputation for its landmark contributions in psychiatric research, especially in the areas of psychopharmacological treatments for schizophrenia and major mood disorders, dementia research, clinical trials methodology, neuroimaging, therapeutic drug monitoring, and the application of computer technology to mental health services.
A broad range of studies is conducted at NKI, from basic laboratory science to clinical trials and translational research. Our basic research focuses on the genetic, molecular, and neurological underpinnings of mental disease. Our patient-oriented research programs emphasize screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and care of severe and chronic mental disorders. In addition, NKI conducts research on the cost, quality, disparities and effectiveness of mental health services in New York State and beyond.
What you'll do
- The Research Support Assistant will assist the head of the laboratory with maintaining colonies of transgenic mice and organizing and analyzing data. Administrative tasks such as maintaining supplies and chemicals, proofreading papers, and preparing laboratory buffers will also be required.
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