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Join to apply for the Research Assistant role at Marshall University School of Pharmacy 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Research Assistant role at Marshall University School of Pharmacy Position Details Position Information Banner Position Number R10883 Position Title Research Assistant Classification Title MURC-Biological Scientists Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130 Job Description We are currently seeking a self-motivated and highly organized research assistant to support the lab of Dr. Price E. Dickson at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. The Dickson Laboratory investigates the genetic drivers of drug addiction using the following approaches: Behavioral neuroscience Behavioral genetics Systems genetics Recombinant inbred mouse panels Operant conditioning Intravenous drug self-administration Machine learning approaches for analysis of mouse behavior Omics approaches including bulk, single-cell, and spatial RNA-seq Bioinformatics analysis of omics data Calcium imaging techniques including fiber photometry and miniaturized microscopes Responsibilities Principal Responsibilities Behavioral testing of mice Learning and implementing surgical techniques in the laboratory mouse including intravenous jugular catheterization and stereotaxic surgery Maintaining a colony of experimental mice (~200 cages) Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for sequencing Wet lab techniques Cryostat techniques Coordinating these tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientists Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field. A Master’s Degree wold be beneficial but is not required. Experience Experience with the following techniques would be beneficial but is not required Research experience using mice or rats Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson’s laboratory Building and troubleshooting computer workstations in both Windows and Linux environments LLM-facilitated computer programming in Python or R Computer aided design and manufacturing in aluminum and plastic using the following tools: Fusion 360, CNC router, lathe, 3D printer Preferred Qualifications Education A master’s degree would be beneficial but is not required. Experience Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson’s laboratory would be beneficial but is not required Posting Detail Information Posting Number MR0823 Open Date 08/05/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Please attach the following information in a single PDF document as part of your application: Résumé or CV emphasizing prior research experience Cover letter that touches briefly on your background, your interest in this position, and why you think you would be an ideal fit Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter CV or Resume Optional Documents Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Marshall University School of Pharmacy by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Research Assistant” roles. Research Technician - 2 positions available Research Technician - 2 positions available Summer GA Position @ MUEE STEAM Center (3 positions) GA - LCOB Accreditation Help - Fall 2025 Violence Prevention and Response Program Graduate Assistant: Social Work Huntington, WV $45,700.00-$59,400.00 6 months ago Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiac Imaging Noninvasive Cardiologist ( 3 positions available ) Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiac Imaging Noninvasive Cardiologist ( 3 positions available ) Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiac Imaging Noninvasive Cardiologist We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Marshall University School of Pharmacy

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