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Neuroscience Research Associate / Research Specialist

Altos Labs
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Discovery Science
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline
  • 5+ years of extensive, hands-on experience with stereotaxic and cranial window surgeries in rodent models
  • Demonstrated success with intracranial viral vector (AAV) delivery and longitudinal in vivo study designs
  • Knowledge of neurodegenerative disease models (e.g., Alzheimer’s, tauopathies)
  • Exceptional manual dexterity and high attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a dynamic research team
Nice to have
  • Hands-on expertise with in vivo brain imaging with miniscope
  • Proficiency utilizing genetically encoded indicators, reporter lines, intravascular dyes, and neuronal tracers
  • Experience implanting complex devices like chronic cannulae, telemetry, and EEGs
  • Familiarity with advanced behavioral testing paradigms in rodents
  • Experience with tissue processing, sectioning, and immunohistochemistry downstream of surgical interventions
What the job really is

As a Neuroscience Research Associate or Research Specialist at Altos Labs, you will be a key member of the Rosi Lab, focusing on in vivo brain surgeries and animal behavior to support neuroscience research. Your responsibilities will include performing advanced surgical interventions, managing surgical workflows, generating disease-relevant models, and conducting behavioral assays to correlate findings with functional outcomes, all aimed at advancing the mission of restoring cellular health.

Things to weigh
  • No salary figures provided, only a note that compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
  • The role requires a high level of manual dexterity and attention to detail, which may not suit all candidates.
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