Research Specialist

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