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  JOB DUTIES
  

You will perform duties of Lab Assistant in the Vestibular Neuroscience Laboratory engaged in research in mechanisms of head movement coding by the peripheral vestibular epithelia. Specific tasks include a variety of laboratory procedures in cell biology and morphology including immunohistochemistry, quantitative image analysis, tract-tracing, and reconstruction. In addition, you will assist the PI and postdoctoral investigators in behavioral analyses, electrophysiologic recording and data analyses, and surgical procedures. Management of laboratory includes inventory control, supply ordering, preparation of general laboratory solutions. There will be ample opportunity to assist in undergraduate research projects, as well. Work is assigned and reviewed on an as needed basis. This position works independently, receiving general direction and training from the PI and postdoctoral scholars. Salary range: $20.66-$24.30 Hourly

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Neuroscience, Physiological Sciences, or similar Skill in preparing standard laboratory solutions, buffers and histological reagents Skill in preparing inner ear tissue specimens for investigations Ability to maintain a laboratory notebook with documentation of experiments and results Ability to rigorously follow laboratory protocols Proficiency in performing general lab maintenance Knowledge of regulations for proper animal care and euthanasia Knowledge of safety measures in handling and disposal of laboratory waste Skill in organization and ability to work independently Ability to communicate and maintain notes in English Ability to modify and learn new techniques as required Ability to work with Macintosh and PC operating systems Working knowledge of major software applications including Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator), web search engines (e.g. PubMed), reference managers (Endnote) and e-mail