Research Support Assistant II - Dementia Research Department
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.
Summary
A full time, entry level position involving the study of tissue culture and transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The projects involve isolation of extracellular vesicles, biochemical and immunolabeling/histological analyses of mouse tissue. This position will support the Postdoctoral Fellows within the laboratory, although the highly qualified applicant will be able to develop research autonomy.
Job description
Job Duties
- Animal handling.
- Biochemical analyses.
- Immunolabeling/histology of fixed tissue.
- Collection of data, including quantitative microscopic analyses of fixed immunolabeled tissue.
- General laboratory work/preparation.
- Cell culture.
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, or related biological fields.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling small laboratory animals.
- Cell culture experience preferred.
- Some experience with Western blot analysis and/or tissue immunolabeling/histology is helpful.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, or related biological fields
- Experience handling small laboratory animals (preferred)
- Cell culture experience (preferred)
- Experience with Western blot analysis and/or tissue immunolabeling/histology (helpful)
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package
Company overview
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is a private, not-for-profit membership corporation established in 1952 to support and enhance the research and training objectives of the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene and its component agencies. These include the Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). Through an agreement with New York State, RFMH serves as the designated organization responsible for administering and directing all sponsored research programs conducted by scientists at Department of Mental Hygiene institutes and facilities. The foundation provides an essential organizational bridge between researchers and funding sources, including federal and state governments, individuals, foundations, and multiple sponsors. RFMH offers administrative flexibility and independence to scientists, enabling them to respond quickly to the specialized demands of sponsored programs while facilitating scientific and technical execution. The organization operates across multiple locations in New York State and manages technology transfer activities, patent policies, and research compliance for mental health and developmental disability research initiatives.