Under general direction, assists the other research investigators by performing in vivo and in vitro work in the field of neuroscience and related areas and set up required animal models required for various projects and funding acquisition and publications; assists with research projects and may perform independent research; compiles, processes and analyzes data; performs supervisory and training duties.

Job Duties

• In vivo rodent research in the areas of neuroscience, which involves maintenance of a genetically engineered mouse colony, behavioral testing, tissue dissection, provide study support in mouse and rat disease models ranging from basic injections to surgical procedures; anesthesia and euthanasia support; compound dosing for treatment studies.
• Independent development of new models
• Liaise with the pharmaceutical sector to establish research contracts
• Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs, and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture, assist with technical aspects of studies and experiments including tissue processing biochemical analyses, DNA, RNA, an protein isolations q RT-PCR, immunoblot processing, data analyses and management, and general lab management.
• Complies processes and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers.
• Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; sets-up and operates spectrophotometer, faction collectors, chromatography equipment, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes.
• Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies, and completing application forms.
• Performs other duties assigned
• Trains graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive experience in rodent research in the areas of neuroscience and inflammation
• Extensive experience in biochemical and molecular approaches
• Extensive experience in carrying out PK/PD studies
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate operational and learning flexibility
• Training individuals at different levels, from graduate students to junior faculty
• Knowledge of experimental design and pharmacology in the context of pharmaceutical research

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in science or related field. Broad knowledge involving laboratory

techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired.

Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with the Universitys vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an employees start date will result in termination of the employment. 

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Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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