Description

• Behavioral studies: Evaluate mice in different pain studies. Administer drugs orally, subcutaneously and i.p
• Reward and drinking studies: Alcohol, opiates and nicotine drinking studies and conditioned place preference test in mice. May have to come some week-ends. Use of the two-bottle choice test and vaping model in mice for reward studies. Measure spontaneous activity, light dark boxes, rotarod test and rectal temperature
• Data reduction, statistical analysis, graphic presentation: Complete analysis of all experiments on a weekly basis. Have data ready to present at weekly meetings
• General laboratory maintenance, clerical and library work: Perform as instructed without delay or error. Order supplies and animals as needed
• Perform behavioral work with rodents and study reward, dependence and pain by using in vivo models
• Compile results and report to supervisor

• Required a B.S. in Chemistry or Biology or equivalent
• Required Previous research lab experience in a research lab setting (as student or employee) and general lab skills (weighing, making solutions, etc.).
• Required experience with rodents and lab animals
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

• Knows how to administer drugs to rodent lab animals
• Knowledge in behavioral models of pain
• Willingness to learn and use behavioral models of reward and dependence
• Good communication skills