Assistant Scientist
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Perform surgery on Non-Human Primates to implant various devices for visual training. Train NHPs in complex visual tasks. Use electrophysiological recording equipment to gather data from the visual cortex for multiple research projects. Maintain accurate records for surgical procedures, use of controlled substances, and overall animal health. Maintain labs, operating room, equipment, and supplies to the standards of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Update and/or write… Show more Perform surgery on Non-Human Primates to implant various devices for visual training. Train NHPs in complex visual tasks. Use electrophysiological recording equipment to gather data from the visual cortex for multiple research projects. Maintain accurate records for surgical procedures, use of controlled substances, and overall animal health. Maintain labs, operating room, equipment, and supplies to the standards of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Update and/or write standard operating procedures for various lab tasks and surgical procedures. Assist the writing/reviewing of protocols. Assist the reviewing of scientific papers and posters. Maintain relationships with and assist other research labs to gain helpful knowledge and promote efficiency. Teach lab personnel various tasks. In charge of purchasing anything the lab requires. Show less