About this role
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant to join the Hatos Center for Neuropharmacology with the Cahill Laboratory, a research program focused on understanding the neurobiology of pain, addiction, and related behavioral processes. You will support a variety of laboratory and animal research activities, contributing to studies that advance our understanding of brain function and disease. Key responsibilities include:
- Support daily lab operations, including maintaining laboratory and behavioral research spaces
- Assist with rodent behavioral studies and data collection
- Participate in rodent handling and survival surgical procedures under supervision
- Maintain vivarium records, laboratory inventories, and research supplies
- Support laboratory compliance activities, including Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) inspections
- Attend lab meetings and assist with data analysis and research-related projects
Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr
Ability to work effectively in a laboratory and team-based research environment Comfort working with mice Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to follow research protocols and maintain accurate records Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Work and Excel
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology or related scientific field DLAM mouse training and/or rodent handling coursework Experience working in a research lab setting Experience with rodent handling and behavioral research Experience assisting with survival surges or animal research procedures Knowledge of behavioral tracking and data analysis software, including AnyPaze and GraphPad Prism Familiarity with pain assessment models, addiction research, or behavioral neuroscience techniques
As a condition of employment , the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.