Research Assistant - Mellon College of Science - Biological Sciences Department

The Hong Lab at Carnegie Mellon University investigates the neuronal circuits underlying sensory-guided behavior and decision-making. The lab is looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant to support day-to-day operations, maintain the mouse colony, assist with behavioral training of mice, and provide technical and administrative support for students and research staff.

• Train animals to perform behavioral tasks, including daily handling and training of mice and monitoring and documenting animal health.
• Perform experiments for data acquisition and analysis.
• Oversee daily operations of the animal colony, maintain transgenic lines, animal husbandry, and collect tissue samples for genotyping and PCR.
• Orient new lab members to proper animal care practices and ensure humane care according to high ethical and scientific standards.
• Maintain and order general lab reagents and supplies.

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or a related field (biology, engineering, computer science) required.
• 1-3 years of experience working with animals (handling, behavioral training, or maintenance) required.
• Prior experience with, and comfort working regularly with mice.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently within a team.
• Educational and experiential background demonstrating comparable knowledge may be considered.

• Work posture: hybrid schedule with an in-office presence 3 days a week.
• Typical work schedule:
  Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Fixed term: estimated duration of 24 months.
• Sponsorship: applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Family Concierge Team support for childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for employees with disabilities and veterans.