Joffe lab is a preclinical neuroscience lab studying mechanisms of alcohol and drug addiction. The Research Specialist will assist with immunohistochemistry, RNA scope, behavioral experiments
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes efforts to improve laboratory equipment use
- Analyzes results using computer-aided data analysis software
- Maintains accurate databases and experimental notebooks of results
- Communicates results in a timely fashion
- Assists with general laboratory operation, procurement, and inventory
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in psychology, neuroscience, sociology or related research field.
- Minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
- Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
- Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran