Neurobehavioral Scientist

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Pay Range

$140,700 - $178,392 annually

The Biosciences and Biotechnology Division within the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate LLNL is seeking to fill a position for a dedicated and hardworking Research Scientist with a background in neurobehavior with demonstrated experience in working with animals, setting up and executing neurobehavioral assessments and analyzing samples with standard molecular biology approaches. In this position, you will work with our team to conduct animal biology research, contributing to our understanding of tissue and cell level effects of physiological insults for mission relevant programs. Your role will involve working on defined research projects, where you will be expected to demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and a keen attention to detail within a multidisciplinary team of scientists. This position is in the Human Health Sciences Group in the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Contribute to the implementation and execution of in vivo experiments that involve neurobehavioral assessments.
• Collaborate with other scientists within the team for in vivo experiments.
• Utilize advanced molecular biology techniques to investigate and understand mechanisms of cellular injury and repair in tissues.
• Contribute to evaluating large data sets to refine, inform, and design subsequent experiments.
• Conduct literature reviews on state-of-the-art approaches relevant to the problem being addressed.
• Collaborate and interact with inter-organizational contacts and/or external customers.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• B.S. in neuroscience or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive experience with in vivo assessments in rodents, including neurobehavioral assessments.
• Proficient in blood and tissue analyses including:hematology, clinical chemistry and immunohistochemistry.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and able to work both independently and as a team with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff.
• Proficient with common software (e.g., Microsoft Office applications) and able to quickly learn new software.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with in vivo cardiac assessments.
• Experience with preparation of multi-omic samples.

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Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

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