Laboratory Assistant, Psychology

Job Title:

Instructional Support Assistant (SL-1)

$45,372 (one year, temporary)

The Abi-Ghanem Lab, located at Binghamton University, is seeking a Lab Assistant to participate in conducting behavioral, histological and molecular experiments probing oligodendrocyte and myelin in development, aging and neurological disease mouse models. Research will use mice to model neuronal development. Studies utilize transgenic animals, slice cultures, gene manipulation (AAVs), cognitive behavioral testing, molecular biology, immunofluorescent labeling, rodent models of multiple sclerosis, alcohol use disorder, vascular dementia, multi-etiology dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

• Become proficient in laboratory techniques.
• Manage research mouse colonies, including animal husbandry and genotyping.
• Perform general lab maintenance (purchasing/maintaining inventories of lab supplies, organization, equipment maintenance, and maintaining a safe work environment).
• Assist with training new lab members.
• Aid in completing lab experiments and potentially lead projects.

This is a fully in-person position that may provide opportunities to co-author presentations and publications. It is ideal for candidates on the path to graduate school with interests in neuroscience research. The position may include some non-traditional hours as required by experimental timelines. Flexibility (evenings and weekends) is an asset. It is a full-time temporary position for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of extension, contingent on performance and funding every 12 months.

Flexible start-date before July 2026.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related discipline by June 1, 2026.
• At least 6 months of full/part-time experience working with rodent models (does not need to be consecutive or paid).
• Demonstrated quantitative and critical thinking skills (through coursework or research experience).
• Demonstrated familiarity with cellular and molecular biology, and basic chemistry (through coursework or research experience).
• Willingness and ability to work with mice and rats.

• Experience working with rodent models in the neuroscience field (does not need to be consecutive or paid).
• Demonstrated familiarity with neuroscience (through coursework or research experience).
• Expertise or background in myelin biology, dementia, and/or sex differences.
• Experience with rodent behavioral testing.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The university is not an E-Verify employer.

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance.
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

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