Research Support Assistant II - Dementia Research

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A full time, entry level position involving two studies of tissue culture and transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The projects involves basic biochemistry, Western blot analysis, isolation of extracellular vesicles, and immunolabeling/histological analyses of mouse tissue. Behavioral assessments of mice will also be done. This position will support Dr. Mathews within the laboratory, although the highly qualified applicant will be able to develop greater research autonomy.

JOB DUTIES:

• Animal handling, behavioral assessments.
• Biochemical analyses.
• Immunolabeling/histology of fixed tissue.
• Collection of data, including quantitative microscopic analyses of fixed immunolabeled tissue.
• General laboratory work/preparation.
• Cell culture.

JOB QUALIFICATION:

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS in cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, or related biological field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience handling small laboratory animals.
• Competence in Western blot analysis and/or tissue immunolabeling/histology helpful.
• Cell culture experience preferred.

Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

• The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.

Questions regarding this position please email: hrprocessing@nki.rfmh.org