Lab Assistant 1

University of California Irvine
Lab Assistant 1

Req ID: 146931
Payroll Job Title: 009605-LAB AST 1
Location: Irvine, California
Organization: UCI Campus
Division: Dunlop School of Bio Sci
Department: Neurobiology & Behavior
Reports to Title: 001100-PROF-AY
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $25.75/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $30.17/Hr.

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior (NBB) is made up of a community of faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows and staff who share a common goal: creating an exciting intellectual environment that optimizes our research and teaching missions. From boosting brain health to fighting Alzheimer's disease and addiction, NBB researchers explore the mysteries and power of the mind. UCI Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Science was the first institution worldwide to establish a department dedicated to neuroscience, launching it in 1964, five years before the Society for Neuroscience's formation. NBB continues to innovate using techniques such as advanced imaging to probe the mind's extraordinary capacities.

Your Role on the Team

The Frostig lab research interest is in cortical plasticity as manifested in basic and pre-clinical research using functional imaging, blood flow imaging, neuronal recordings, pharmacological manipulations, histological and behavioral studies in rodents. For our basic research we are currently researching plasticity induce by our 'extended naturalistic habitat' a special environment that imitates rodents' natural environment, and for pre-clinical research we are interested in sensory stimulation-based plasticity that protects the cortex from ischemic stroke. Under supervision, the incumbent will help in maintaining and supervising our naturalistic habitat, conduct behavioral training, perform routine surgical procedures in rats/mice for functional and blood imaging experiments, handle rodents, prepare reagents, routine histology, routine data analysis, contribute to laboratory maintenance, order supplies, and prepare the lab for inspections.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills, good hand-eye coordination.
• Will train: Ability to handle and perform routine experiments in rodents.
• Strong background in quantitative skills, good familiarity with Microsoft Office package.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.