Rsch Pro 1-Preclinical Rsch

Job Duties and Responsibilities

(These examples do not include all possible tasks and do not limit the assignment of related duties.)

80% Research and Data Collection

• Conduct and assist in functional MRI sessions with NHPs, including subject preparation and monitoring.
• Perform neurophysiological recordings (electrophysiology) and contribute to data acquisition and preprocessing.
• Run, and analyze behavioral experiments targeting decision-making, reward, and mood-related processes.
• Assist in surgical procedures and carefully monitor subject health and behavior.
• Perform histological analysis, including tissue processing and staining.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, manage datasets, and contribute to figure/table preparation for publications.

20% Laboratory Coordination and Maintenance

• Maintain laboratory equipment, prepare solutions, and implement protocols.
• Order and organize supplies; ensure compliance with laboratory safety and animal care standards.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating experimental sessions.
• Contribute to preparation of manuscripts and grant applications by providing methods, results, and data summaries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related biomedical science or combination of education and experience to equal 4 years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy in data recording, and ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of research experience in a neuroscience or psychology laboratory.
• Experience with animal behavioral experiments and/or drug injections in animal models.
• Familiarity with functional MRI (fMRI), electrophysiology, or histology methods.

Pay Range: $22 - $25/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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