Research/Lab Assistant

Department Name

Psychology

Job Description

The laboratory conducts research studies focused on the neurobiological basis of drug addiction and alcoholism. The Research Lab Assistant will utilize outbred and transgenic models of substance abuse to assess the brain circuits associated with these behaviors. Job tasks include supervision of research staff including undergraduate research assistants, coordination of research projects, performing surgical procedures, administering drug treatments, behavioral testing using computer programmed procedures and equipment, collection and analysis of tissue, data collection and transfer, organization of maintenance of detailed experimental records.

Job Description

The laboratory conducts research studies focused on the neurobiological basis of drug addiction and alcoholism. The Research Lab Assistant will utilize outbred and transgenic models of substance abuse to assess the brain circuits associated with these behaviors. Job tasks include supervision of research staff including undergraduate research assistants, coordination of research projects, performing surgical procedures, administering drug treatments, behavioral testing using computer programmed procedures and equipment, collection and analysis of tissue, data collection and transfer, organization of maintenance of detailed experimental records.

Requisition ID

102293BR

Working Environment

Neuroscience research laboratory.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years related laboratory or field research experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

The Department of Psychology, a unit within ASU's The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is developing foundations and deploying solutions for healthy minds, bodies and societies. The department fosters educational excellence through innovative neuroscience and psychology degree programs, award-winning faculty and unparalleled access to undergraduate and graduate research experiences. Graduates emerge well-prepared for professional opportunities in academia, education, industry, healthcare, government and community organizations.

In a supportive and collaborative environment, staff and faculty have the opportunity to grow in expertise and enhance leadership skills. The department, recognizing and embracing various identities, nurtures a sense of belonging where every voice is valued. Engaging with the broader ASU community and participating in unique programs like the REACH Institute, the Child Study Lab, the Clinical Psychology Center and Psych for Life, provides ample opportunity to make a direct impact in people's lives.

Aligned with ASU's Charter and Design aspirations, the Department of Psychology prioritizes the success of its students and alumni and integrates transdisciplinary approaches to improve communities on a local, national and global scale.

To support ASU's commitment to serving its community, benefits-eligible employees are immediately eligible at hire, and on every January 1 thereafter, for a maximum of eight hours of paid time off to participate in external volunteer activities. Because ASU values the continued growth and development of its employees, we provide employees with up to 24 hours of release time per year towards training opportunities that will enhance skills and abilities and provide professional growth and development.

Category

01

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.

• Experience with laboratory inventory and maintenance, chemical solution preparation, performing relevant literature searches, analyzing laboratory results, writing scientific protocols and reports, and duties relating to regulatory compliance.

• Experience with presenting and disseminating research findings to the scientific community.

• Experience in performing basic math calculations and following complex experimental instructions.

• Experience in performing and completing studies and data analysis with minimal supervision, as well as being able to train new personnel.

• Experience in using spreadsheets, graphic packages, and word processing.

• Experience using specialized software applications including Med Associates MED-PC IV, MATLAB 3DMorph, and ImageJ/FIJI.

• Evidence of a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience.

• At least 2 years of working with transgenic or outbred subjects in a laboratory setting, and at least 1 year of experience in rodent drug self-administration.

Close Date

28-June-2024

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.

Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Essential Duties

The individual will utilize drug self-administration procedures in rodents, brain tissue immunohistochemistry, and assessment of cognitive function.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Salary Range

$20.50 per hour

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications?

It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.

Job Family

Research & Laboratory