Research Assistant I Hourly (Revised)

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EEO Statement

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Faculty Rank or Job Title Research Assistant I Hourly (REVISED) Job Category: Research Department NeuroSci Cell Bio Physiology-SOM EEO number: 23H212 Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate $16/hr Salary Band: RS H04 Job Summary/Basic Function:

Research Assistant needed in lab setting working with animals.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications Essential Functions and percent of time:

100%- Participating in execution of motor neuron animal research. Position will include some animal colony management, federal compliance training and experiment execution.

In addition, duties will include assisting students and staff with experimental procedures. This will require a willingness to be trained in or preferable experience in animal handling, tissue collection procedures, knowledge of histology and sectioning techniques. Additionally, the position will require behavior testing, record keeping, data analysis and data management.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions

This is a grant funded position with continuation dependent on funding. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

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Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 06/08/2023 First Consideration Date: Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes