Research Assistant 2

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work in the Jungers Center for Neurosciences Research under the lab of Dr. Ben Emery, investigating neurodegeneration and plasticity in the context of animal models of demyelination. The candidate will work closely with other lab members on their projects and would ideally be competent at handling mice and able to perform a number of experimental laboratory techniques including DNA isolation and agarose gel electrophoresis, small animal dissections, tissue processing, histology and microscopy. The candidate will also contribute to the general organization and maintenance of the laboratory and mouse colony. An undergraduate background and/or research experience in neuroscience is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, OR Associate’s AND 3 years of relevant experience, OR 4 years of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Ability to work independently on an assigned project, multitask and keep good records.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in biology, biochemistry or neurobiology
• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience
• Some experience with tissue culture and animal handing.
• Ability to perform a number of experimental laboratory techniques including small animal handling, tissue processing, molecular biology (DNA isolation, PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis), recombinant DNA techniques, immunohistochemistry, microscopic imaging and image analysis.
• An undergraduate background and/or research experience in neuroscience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other lab members on their projects
• Competent at handling mice
• Perform a number of experimental laboratory techniques including DNA isolation and agarose gel electrophoresis, small animal dissections, tissue processing, histology and microscopy
• Contribute to the general organization and maintenance of the laboratory and mouse colony

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees