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The Joffe lab within the Translational Research Program in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Assistant to assist with conducting experiments and maintaining general laboratory operations. The principal function of this position is to provide support for ongoing research efforts related to mouse models of alcohol use disorder and other psychiatric diseases. This position will be primarily responsible for assisting with mouse behavioral experiments, performing surgeries and colony maintenance, and providing general administrative support for the lab.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

+ Maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes efforts to improve laboratory equipment use

+ Analyzes results using computer-aided data analysis software

+ Maintains accurate databases and experimental notebooks of results

+ Communicates results in a timely fashion

+ Assists with general laboratory operation, procurement, and inventory

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, or current enrollment, with some experience in research environment.

+ Experience in the area of public health, psychology, applied research or behavioral health is preferred.

+ Experience in performing rodent behavioral experiments and/or stereotactic surgeries is greatly preferred.

+ Strong written and verbal skills.

+ Detail oriented.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and the ability to learn various software packages as needed.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34 with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran