Research Assistant; Lab Research Assistant

Department

GILL INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENC (UA-GILL-IUBLA)

The Linda and Jack Gill Institute for Neuroscience was established to advance the understanding of complex brain processes and totrain next generation scientists in state-of-the-art approaches inthe field of neuroscience. The Gill Institute brings togethermultidisciplinary teams of world-class faculty interested in understanding brain functions under physiological and pathologicalconditions. In addition, the Gill Institute provides training to graduate students from a range of disciplines in the use and development of measurement techniques and instrumentation, as wellas an opportunity for undergraduate students to be involved incutting-edge research projects.

It also provides a platform forinteraction with industry in order to identify important problems and to commercialize advances. Finally, the Gill Institute widelydisseminates advances in neuroscience methods.

A person in this role will join a friendly and motivated team withinterests in network neuroscience using behavioral tests andelectrophysiology.

• Performs laboratory maintenance.
• Manages annual inspections.
• Handles live animals (mice).
• Manages mice breeding, brain tissue processing, includingperfusion and brain slice preparation andimmunohistochemistry.

• Conduct tests across a diverse array of assays using laboratorymachinery and computer programs.
• Tests and sets up lab equipment.
• Collects data and prepares reports based upon established protocols.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
• Orders, receives, and inventories laboratory supplies.
• Cleans glassware and maintains laboratory work areas.
• Troubleshoots breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, andcalls for repairs as needed.
• Maintains logs and equipment record books.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
  OR
• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

• Previous research experience in neuroanatomical techniques

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

• Maintains strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory setting with minimal supervision as part of a research team.

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate.

The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipmenteffectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death…