Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature of work performed and is not exhaustive in listing all duties and qualifications required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior laboratory personnel to plan and execute neuroscience research experiments.
- Perform a variety of experimental techniques, including stereotaxic injections and probe implantation, in vivo imaging, and behavioral testing in mice.
- Conduct brain tissue processing, fixation, and microscopy.
- Analyze and interpret research data, preparing reports summarizing results.
- Manage laboratory supplies, including ordering and stocking materials and equipment.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment, including disinfecting and equipment maintenance.
- Assist in the care of research animals and colony maintenance.
Problem Solving
In this role, you will use your independent judgment and knowledge of scientific techniques to address research challenges. You may also collaborate with senior researchers to find solutions to complex scientific problems.
Work Environment
- Office environment (often).
- Exposure to laboratory hazards (often), including chemicals and infectious materials.
- Exposure to animals (often).
Physical Requirements
- Hearing, listening, and talking (nearly continuously).
- Repetitive hand motion, walking, standing, and sitting (often).
- Bending and reaching overhead (seldom).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences discipline with a preference for a specialization in Neuroscience.
- Two or more years of full-time experience in a wet lab research setting.
- Excellent organizational abilities and experience in laboratory management, including ordering supplies and maintaining research spaces.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with senior laboratory personnel.
Research Specialist, I
Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and analyze data, and test, validate, and document results. Summarize research findings to help inform decisions. Assist in the preparation of research documentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, reports, summaries, publications, and presentations. Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developments in field of specialty. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P56431
Grade: P12
Expected Pay Range: $27,194 to $62,386
Research Specialist, II
Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and analyze data, and test, validate, and document results. Summarize research findings to help inform decisions. Assist in the preparation of research documentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, reports, summaries, publications, and presentations. Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developments in field of specialty. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P56432
Grade: P13
Expected Pay Range: $29,913 to $68,625
Research Specialist, III
Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and analyze data, and test, validate, and document results. Summarize research findings to help inform decisions. Assist in the preparation of research documentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, reports, summaries, publications, and presentations. Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developments in field of specialty. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P56433
Grade: P15
Expected Pay Range: $36,196 to $83,036
