University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
This position is a part-time limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02/13/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
The UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
Under general supervision, incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of animal research and focusing on rodent model experiments in a dynamic behavioral research lab, performing at full operational skill level for the ongoing diverse and complex research programs related to substance use disorders within the Department of Psychiatry. The position requires expertise in behavioral pharmacology, rodent behavioral assessment, surgical procedures and general laboratory skills. Perform and direct others in the functional and neuropathological testing/exams of rodents including implementation of new testing paradigms, maintenance of animal testing laboratory/equipment, and independent oversight of research colonies; Responsible for independent preparation and design of study, protocols, tracking data and data analysis, make significant innovative contributions towards research goals and independently perform experiments making technical determinations and/or observations related to research and pertaining to the design and overall direction of research projects and proposes possible changes or new directions when appropriate; Present data in meetings, coordinate studies with collaborators; Conduct wide variety of non-standard procedures; Administer/dispense drugs/compounds to rodents including vapor inhalation methods and independently anesthetize rodents and perform surgical procedures including intravenous catheterization, tissue/sample collection including non-terminal blood collection; Process postmortem tissues, as well as conduct initial preparation for laboratory assays. Also responsible for general laboratory maintenance and safety, shipping, handling biological substances, train and provide work direction to other research lab personnel. Must be able to assist with other project and miscellaneous duties as required.
Theoretical knowledge such as Behavioral Pharmacology, Experimental Psychology OR equivalent combination of education and experience including lab experience.
Demonstrated experience performing laboratory or experimental work that requires a combination of journey level knowledge and skill in two ordinarily distinct fields/scientific disciplines OR demonstrated experience undertaking research projects in collaboration with academic supervisors making innovative contributions pertaining to laboratory or experimental procedures.
Extensive experience in research technical procedures, such as the behavioral training and testing of rodents, surgical implantation of intravenous catheters, drug administration, blood and tissue collection. Proven experience and demonstrated theoretical knowledge of normal physiological data of rodents, particularly rats, and skill in the recognition of abnormal behavior and health.
Extensive experience with all aspects of rat handling methods, surgical procedures and injections (intravenous, inter-cranial, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and vapor inhalation) and maintenance of water system, cage and water bottles.
Demonstrated experience with laboratory use of Schedule I drugs, including demonstrated experience in documentation and distribution under the relevant requirements.
Advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in designing, creating and organizing research projects, under general direction. Strong experimental background in techniques applicable to studies involving rat models and performing testing/exams on rats.
Demonstrated experience in animal surgery, tissue and blood collection.
Demonstrated experience in rodent anesthesia and surgery.
Extensive experience in the administration of medications/compounds to rodents: all routes of injection including intravenous (IV). Skilled in the humane methods of euthanasia in laboratory animals.
Demonstrated ability and knowledge to train employees in proper procedures and methods involved in caring for laboratory animals.
Solid computer skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email system, a
About University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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