The primary focus of this position is hands-on small-animal surgery, specifically performing mouse transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion surgeries daily
Job Summary
The primary focus of this position is hands-on small-animal surgery, specifically performing mouse transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion surgeries daily.
The successful candidate will manage the laboratory mouse breeding colony, including setting up breeding pairs, weaning litters, and maintaining accurate records.
This role supports ongoing research projects investigating novel immune-based therapeutic interventions to enhance stroke recovery through in vivo experimental studies.
Matching Summary
The primary focus of this position is hands-on small-animal surgery, specifically performing mouse transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion surgeries daily.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Small-animal (mouse) surgery experience
Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion model
IACUC protocol compliance
Post-operative animal care
Mouse breeding colony management
In vivo experimental execution
Nice-to-have
Experience with small-animal MRI imaging
Neurobehavioral testing skills
Histological sectioning expertise
Flow cytometry preparation
qPCR laboratory techniques
Mentoring undergraduate researchers
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
3 years relevant experience with associate's degree OR 1 year with bachelor's degree
Successful completion of background check
Pre-employment physical and drug screen may be required