Research Specialist I at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ

Summary: Princeton University is seeking a full-time Research Specialist to assist with ongoing experiments in the Gould lab, which focuses on brain plasticity in experimental animals. The role involves a variety of rodent work, including surgery, behavior analysis, and data analysis. Responsibilities: - Rodent work, including: - Surgery - Behavior - Handling - Breeding - Rodent Study, Including - Immunofluorescence, confocal and electron microscopy - Histology - Electrophysiology - Hormone assays - Data Analysis - Maintaining laboratory protocols and other basic lab functions Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in neuroscience or other relevant scientific field - Laboratory experience working with rodents - Excellent references Required Skills: Laboratory experience, Rodent work Important Skills: Bachelor’s degree Nice-to-Have Skills: Willingness to learn, Organizational skills Benefits: Comprehensive benefit program