Research Support Assistant 2 (Dementia Research) (210-2026-32)

A full time, entry level position involving the study of tissue culture and transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The projects involve isolation of extracellular vesicles, biochemical and immunolabeling/histological analyses of mouse tissue. This position will support the Postdoctoral Fellows within the laboratory, although the highly qualified applicant will be able to develop research autonomy. Job Duties Animal handling Biochemical analyses Immunolabeling/histology of fixed tissue Collection of data, including quantitative microscopic analyses of fixed immunolabeled tissue General laboratory work/preparation Cell culture Job Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS in cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, or related biological fields. Preferred Qualifications: Experience handling small laboratory animals. Cell culture experience preferred. Some experience with Western blot analysis and/or tissue immunolabeling/histology is helpful. Background Investigation / Justice Center Review Requirements Prospective appointees will be 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. Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) may also be barred from appointment. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant. #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD