Biological Scientist I-Department of Neurosurgery-Spine

Job description

Classification Title: Biological Scientist I Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related life science field. Job Description: Perform laboratory techniques including: molecular biology (PCR, nucleic acid extractions specifically RNA), microscopy, immunohistochemistry, western blot. Provide animal support services for faculty. existing guidelines for procedures. Conduct preclinical experiments in animal models of neural disease. execution; maintain accurate laboratory records that record research methods, procedures, and results; prepare and maintain research findings, summaries, logs, and notes. Collect biological and tissue specimens for diagnostic evaluations from laboratory animals. This may include but is not limited to collecting blood samples, tissues from necropsy animals and any other specimen requested by the veterinary staff or other samples necessary for health surveillance. - May assist PI in providing technical supervision and assistance to students and volunteers. - Participate in optimizing existing methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes; modify - Schedule use of Animal Services surgical suites and coordinat...