Research Specialist I

Overview

The Gould lab, a neuroscience lab that studies brain plasticity in experimental animals in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University, seeks a full-time Research Specialist to assist with on-going experiments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with excellent organizational skills and ability to work well with others. The successful candidate will have a willingness to learn and acquire new skills.

This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension contingent upon successful performance and continued funding.

Responsibilities

• Rodent work, including:
• surgery
• behavior
• handling
• breeding
• Rodent study, including:
• Immunofluorescence, confocal and electron microscopy
• Histology
• Electrophysiology
• Hormone assays
• Data Analysis
• Maintaining laboratory protocols and other basic lab functions

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience or other relevant scientific field
• Laboratory experience working with rodents
• Excellent references

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

Benefits

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25

Eligible for Overtime: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No

Physical Capacity Exam Required: No

Valid Driver’s License Required: No

Salary Range

Salary Range: $41,000 to $60,000