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Description

Under the direction of the

Principal Investigator and supervision of DDL Director of Operation, the

Laboratory Assistant II will assist with daily lab

operations. Primary functions are to assist with colonies

maintenance, cell culture, and placing orders for laboratory experiments and

equipment. In addition, the Laboratory Assistant II will assist with in vivo

testing and data collection such as drug dosing, animal husbandry, genotyping,

behavioral testing in animal models of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

You will assist with preparation of brain tissue and special

projects and duties as assigned while recording and maintaining data using

appropriate software.

Salary Range: $22.02 - $25.90/Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

+ Oral and written communication to provide information, instructions, training, and advice.

+ Ability to maintain clear and concise lab notes and data records

+ Ability to work according to schedule and to coordinate work with other lab members

+ Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.

+ Ability to learn laboratory techniques.

Preferred:

+ Ability to prepare buffers and other solutions using standard operating procedures.

+ Ability to complete, submit, and obtain approval for animal protocols.

+ Ability to work with animals.

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