Laboratory Assistant I - Neurology

The Laboratory Assistant will conduct scientific research of
multiple sclerosis using mouse models of demyelination and neurodegeneration; experimental
autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), under the supervision of a lab manager. The
skills required for this position are; EAE induction, clinically scoring and
disease assessment of mice, mouse breeding, tissue collection for DNA isolation
and genotyping, assist in ovariectomy and castrations, perfusion and tissue harvest for pathological studies of diseased mice and performing
lab maintenance tasks (washing dishes, autoclaving materials, ordering and
inventory of lab supplies and make frequently used reagents as lab stock). Lastly, you will be assisting the postdoc for data collection and analysis.

Salary Range: $19.90 - $23.04/Hourly

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to work with and check breeding of small rodents (mice and rats).
• Demonstrated ability to perform molecular analysis (PCR) on rodent cells.
• Ability to breed and screen knock out mice for gene re-arrangements.
• Ability to score and care for mice with EAE.
• Oral and written communication skills to provide
  information, and update of progress assignments.
• Familiarity with Mac, Word, and database software programs.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment,
  supplies, and animals to maintain inventory
  and stock.

• Knowledge of University purchasing procedures and
  regulations.

• Possess excellent verbal and written English
  skills.