Neuroscience Research Associate / Research Specialist
Core
Perform precise in vivo brain surgeries and animal behavior assays to generate disease-relevant models for neuroscience research.
Role type
Senior IC neuroscience research associate/specialist
Builds
Disease models and surgical workflows for brain health research
Domain
Neuroscience / Biotechnology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Stereotaxic brain surgery, Cranial window surgery, Rodent model handling, AAV vector delivery, Neurodegenerative disease modeling, Animal behavior assays, Surgical workflow management, IACUC compliance
Preferred skills
In vivo brain imaging (miniscope, awake head-fixed), Genetically encoded indicators, Chronic device implantation (cannulae, telemetry, EEG), Tissue processing and immunohistochemistry, Advanced behavioral testing paradigms
Technologies
AAV vectors, Miniscope, Chronic cannulae, Telemetry, EEG
Responsibilities
Perform cranial window surgeries and headplate implantations for longitudinal imaging; Execute stereotaxic brain surgeries for intracranial delivery of agents; Manage complete surgical workflows including anesthesia and post-op care; Generate timed cohorts for neurodegenerative disease models; Conduct animal behavior assays to correlate with surgical findings; Maintain surgical records and ensure IACUC compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC