Marshall University School of Pharmacy · 5 months ago
Research Assistant
Huntington, WV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMarshall University School of Pharmacy is seeking a self-motivated and highly organized research assistant to support the lab of Dr. Price E. Dickson at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. The role involves investigating the genetic drivers of drug addiction through various research techniques and coordinating tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientists.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Behavioral testing of mice
Learning and implementing surgical techniques in the laboratory mouse including intravenous jugular catheterization and stereotaxic surgery
Maintaining a colony of experimental mice (~200 cages)
Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for sequencing
Wet lab techniques
Cryostat techniques
Coordinating these tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientists
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field
Research experience using mice or rats
Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson's laboratory
Building and troubleshooting computer workstations in both Windows and Linux environments
LLM-facilitated computer programming in Python or R
Computer aided design and manufacturing in aluminum and plastic using the following tools: Fusion 360, CNC router, lathe, 3D printer
Preferred
A master's degree would be beneficial but is not required
Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson's laboratory would be beneficial but is not required
Company
Marshall University School of Pharmacy
At Marshall University School of Pharmacy, our mission is to prepare future pharmacists who can meet the unique healthcare needs of patients in the 21st century.
Founded in 2012
11-50 employees
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