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UPMC · 1 day ago

Research Assistant

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

UPMC is seeking a Research Assistant to help conduct experiments and maintain general laboratory operations within the Hildebrandt lab in the Department of Psychiatry. The main purpose of this role is to support ongoing research related to mouse models of eating disorders and binge eating, including executing experiments, managing data, and providing administrative support.

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Responsibilities

Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including mouse behavioral experiments, surgeries, histology, and microscopy
Participate in meetings, trainings and seminars, both internally and externally
Assist in data entry, management, and analysis
Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding experimental design and running experiments
Provide support for grant proposal and manuscript development and submission

Qualification

Mouse behavioral experimentsSurgeriesData managementResearch methodologyCommon software packages

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, or current enrollment, with some experience in research environment
One year of work experience in a research project and/or related mouse behavioral research is preferred
Familiarity with computers and common software packages preferred
Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred
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Company

UPMC

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UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
dateFounded in 1893
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.upmc.com/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.46M
Key Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M

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Leslie Davis
Chief Executive Officer
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Frederick M. Hargett
Chief Financial Officer
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