Kennedy Krieger Institute Looking for RESEARCH ASSISTANT – NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH at Baltimore, MD Full Time

The Research Assistant I will collaborate with other Research Assistants to support the goals of the Karigo lab by conducting scientific research and ensuring smooth lab operations. The incumbent will maintain mouse colonies, organize and restock supplies, and actively contribute to ongoing neuroscience research projects. Depending on experience levels, the candidate may also conduct an independent research project under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of animal colony.
• Track and organize supply inventory. Restock/order supplies as needed.
• Perform research techniques, protocols, and research methods under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Conduct developmental neurobiology experiments and collect data. Perform surgeries, neural activity recordings, behavioral experiments, and tissue processing.
• Develop graphs, reports, and presentations of project results.
• Oversee undergraduates in data analysis theory and implementation.
• Perform data and statistical analyses for projects. Report results of analysis to the level of expertise.
• Help prepare publications, grants, presentations, and posters based on Karigo Lab research. Present at conferences as assigned.
• Enhance professional growth and development through conferences, educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, and seminars.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, or another science-related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working in a research laboratory preferred.
• Previous experience with rodent research or tissue culture preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must have a background in scientific research with a familiarity with skills including literature searches, planning of research projects, experimentation, interpretation of data, and preparation for publications.
• Must have a basic background in neurobiology techniques and ability to learn new skills on the job, including rodent social behavior, circuit dissection tools (e.g., surgery, behavioral assays, histology), neural activity recordings and analysis, and how to maintain a low-stress colony environment
• Must have strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) to help the laboratory meet presentation and reporting goals.
• Previous experience in coding languages such as Python, R, and MATLAB preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and able to independently solve problems.
• Must be able to accept constructive feedback.
• Must be able to organize and manage time and manage multiple tasks.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with employees.
• Ability to demonstrate professional behavior by adhering to departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and assuming authority appropriately.
• Must pursue education or training necessary to perform at the level of competence required to incorporate the hardware, software, technologies, and ideas relevant to specific job responsibilities.

Benefits

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.