General Information
| Job Description | LAB AST 1 | Working Title | Lab Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009605 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Psychology - D01030 | Department Head | Jay Melashenko |
| Supervisor | Anubhuti Goel | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The purpose of this position is to help keep the Goel lab functional and organized. The ideal candidate will need to have expertise working with mice and have experience working in a neuroscience lab that uses rodent models. One position is available and will start in the Summer of 2022 (July) and continue for 1 year. This position is a 25% appointment (working approx 10 hours/week). |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma | Required |
| Bachelor?s degree in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Education, or a related field | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| One year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
| At least 1 year of experience conducting research with rodent models | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| The laboratory assistant will be responsible for placing and following up with orders for lab items, take care of routine inspections, maintaining and updating physical and digital records relating to trainings and inspections under the supervision of the Dr. Anubhuti Goel. | 50 |
| The laboratory assistant will be responsible for running mouse behavior experiments, and provide assistance with mouse colony maintenance. These responsibilities will be under the close supervision of the faculty lead (Dr. Anubhuti Goel) and will be done with support from Goel lab graduate students. | 50 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Able to work 10 hours/week for a 1-year commitment | Required |
| Excellent interpersonal and communication skills | Required |
| Ability to work with good judgement | Required |
| Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time management skills | Required |
| Proficiency in the use of email, word processing, and spreadsheet software | Required |
| Knowledgeable about basic concepts in experimental research with mice | Preferred |
| Proficiency in data analysis software such as Matlab | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |