Full-time Research Assistant in Biology

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The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Full-time Research Assistant in Biology Overview
The Soto Lab in the Biology Department of Providence College invites applications for a Research Assistant Position, funded by NIH and NSF . The Research Assistant will provide research support and serve as a laboratory manager for the Dr. Soto’s neuroscience laboratory, comprising approximately 9-10 undergraduate students. The Laboratory Research Assistant will be responsible for performing research activities that include histological, cellular, and molecular experimentation using mouse models of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible to perform and supervise in vitro studies (cell cultures, basic molecular biology, and biochemical experiments), in vivo animal experiments (behavioral tests, tissue dissection, and histology); mouse colony management, for record-keeping related to the colony, and for communicating with other lab members regarding the colony status. The position also includes the maintenance of equipment and lab spaces, specimen collection and processing. Essential Duties: Marginal Duties: Education and Experience Required
Related and relevant laboratory experience is a plus, but not necessary. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or a related discipline.
• Prior experience working with animals in a laboratory setting is a plus.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

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Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number AS704P Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Overview:
The Soto Lab in the Biology Department of Providence College invites applications for a Research Assistant Position, funded by NIH and NSF . The Research Assistant will provide research support and serve as a laboratory manager for Soto’s neuroscience lab, comprising approximately 9-10 undergraduate students. The Laboratory Research Assistant will be responsible for performing research activities that include histological, cellular, and molecular experimentation using mouse models of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for performing and supervising in vitro studies (cell cultures, basic molecular biology, and biochemical experiments), in vivo animal experiments (behavioral tests, tissue dissection, and histology); mouse colony management, for record-keeping related to the colony, and for communicating with other lab members regarding the colony status. The position also includes the maintenance of equipment and lab spaces, specimen collection, and processing.

Please contact Dr. Soto-Reyes with any questions: isotorey@providence.edu Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Resume
4. Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents