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Research Scientist (part-time), Neuroscience Lab – Georgetown University Medical Canter

Neuroscience is a priority mission of the Georgetown University Medical Center, and Neuroscience Lab also provides help for electrophysiology studies for many research groups in the GUMC, as evidenced by numerous co-PI-led grant applications. The Neuroscience Lab hosts 2-3 thesis students and 1-2 master students annually.

The Research Scientist keeps the Neuroscience Lab in good order and condition, directly affecting the quality of collaboration and student thesis. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Specialist’s duty performance allows the PI to devote time to research, grant applications and academia publications and.

Reporting to Lab’s Principal Investigator, the Research Scientist must apply consistent and absolute attention to detail. Any small errors (e.g., a bit of detergent left on a bottle or an inaccurate weight of a reagent) may lead to a wrong conclusion of the experiment or waste days of time for the research project.  Therefore, an appreciation for - and dedication to - performance excellence in all within the biology wet lab is paramount.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Experiments

Assists the Principal Investigator in experimentsPrepares ice and solutionsKeeps track of breeding animal coloniesChecks mice 1 to 2 times per week

Laboratory Maintenance

Washes glasswareOrders chemicals and supplies

Administration

Copies data to the lab databaseMaintains the lab record

Qualifications

High school diploma

Preferred qualifications

5+ years of experience in biological/ molecular biology/neuroscience laboratoriesExperience of maintaining transgenic mouse colonies

Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of

Work Designation.

We encourage applications from experienced or recently retired biology scientists.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.