Position Summary The Research Assistant will join a research lab focused on understanding the underlying causes of neurodegenearative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. The applicant will be responsible for assisting in experimental lab work and maintaining and preparing lab reagents. The position will involve work with rodent models, cell culturing, and in vitro experimental techniques. The experimental duties may include rodent handling and husbandry, harvesting and culturing primary mouse neurons, Western blotting, DNA cloning, culturing of cell lines, fresh tissue processing, immunohistochemical staining, and other biochemical and molecular techniques. The position is in the laboratory of Dr. Benjamin Combs in the Department of Translational Neuroscience, located at the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center, 400 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Minimum Requirements Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or other related science fields; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements and performing analytical and research techniques in an area related to research being performed; may require software specific to the area of research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position may require special licensing or certification in the field related to the area of employment. Desired Qualifications The applicant should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, preferably molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related field. Experience performing basic research techniques in the specific or related field (i.e. pipetting, preparing buffers and other lab reagents) as well as some of the tasks described in this posting is necessary. Applicant should be detail oriented and self-motivated, follow instructions carefully, and must interact, communicate, and work well with others. Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software. Prior experience working in an academic or industry lab and performing some of the described experimental techniques is a major plus. In particular, experience with small animal techniques (e.g. animal handling, post-mortem tissue processing) or cell culturing (primary mouse neurons and cell lines) is desired. Other experience with benchwork (e.g. Western blotting, DNA cloning, PCR) is a benefit as well. Prior experience or training in neuroscience and/or cell and molecular biology laboratories is preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Application Materials CV or resume, contact information for 2-3 references Work Hours STANDARD 8-5 Description of End Date This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal Website http://translationalscience.msu.edu/ Summary of Health Risks Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue The Bidding Eligibility ends on 12/17/2024 at 11:55 PM