JOB DESCRIPTION:

An entry level position supporting biochemical and pharmacological studies using in vitro and in vivo models of fetal alcohol syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Cell culture and animal handling experience is required. Experience in Western blots, qPCR, and histchemistry is a plus.

JOB DUTIES:

• Preparation and treatment of mouse cortical neurons.

• Testing toxicity and the effectiveness (against alcohol or Abeta toxicity) of small molecules.

• Biochemical analyses of cultured cells and mouse brain using Western blot, qPCR, and immunohisto(cyto)chemistry.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degrees in sciences.

• Small animal handling experience.

• Experience in cell culture work.

• Experience in biochemical (Western blots, qPCR etc.) and histological techniques strongly preferred.

Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).  Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

*The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York.  Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.

Questions regarding this position please email: hr@rfmh.org