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United States of America (Non-Exempt)Job Description:
Assists a faculty member in conducting research utilizing nonhuman primates.JOB DUTIES
Essential duties, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations may be made as required. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collects behavioral and cognitive data from nonhuman primates.
- Codes behavioral and cognitive data from video, conduct preliminary analyses.
- Performs quantification of neurons and glia using microscopy and other methods.
- Troubleshoots equipment necessary for collecting data.
- Prepares summary reports of data.
- Assists with preparing conference abstracts.
- Assists with training and supervising undergraduate research assistants.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
- Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology or related field from four-year college or university.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
None
Preferred:
- Experience working with nonhuman primates.
- Previous experience working with laboratory animal research.
- 6 - 12 months of prior research experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
- Ability to ethically conduct neuroscience research with nonhuman primates.
- BA-level understanding of statistics.
- BA-level of understanding of IACUC.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good time management skills.
Preferred:
- Processing of blood samples into serum and plasma.
- Handling nonhuman primates safely.
- Microscopy experience.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to create abstracts/posters for scientific conferences.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
None
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
Requires clearance from Texas Biomedical Research Institute for access to their campus.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SPSS or R statistical package
- ABET 2 software
EQUIPMENT
- Leica DM6 B research microscope
- Nexio computer testing unit
- Nonhuman primate testing equipment
- Video recording equipment
Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for 5 business days and exempt staff positions for 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. However, postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University also reserves the right to close the posting if a qualified applicant pool has been received.
Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.
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