Research Assistant II
Core
Conduct laboratory animal experiments, cell culture, biochemical assays, and neurobehavioral tests for pediatric cancer and neuroscience research projects.
Role type
Research Assistant II (Laboratory/Animal Models)
Builds
Research data and animal models for NIH and foundation-funded studies
Domain
Health Sciences / Neuroscience / Oncology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
rodent handling, cell culture, biochemical assays, neurobehavioral testing, data collection, microscope operation
Preferred skills
rodent model development, primary cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, IHC/IF, Western blot, surgery
Technologies
fluorescence microscope, confocal microscope
Responsibilities
Conduct experiments with detailed documentation, manage and breed transgenic mice, perform neurobehavioral tests, administer drugs to animals, collect region-specific brain tissue
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC