Research Assistant

Research Assistant

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-40131
Position Category: Research
Job Type: Research
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Neurology
Posting Salary Range: $23.18-$33.02 per hour
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: M-F
Posting Hours: TBD, 40 hours per week within 8am-5pm window
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: NoFunction/Duties of Position

Research assistant to work ongoing experiments using animal models of aging and neurodegenerative disease to evaluate potential neurotherapeutics.  Successful candidate must have expertise in current methods for handling and maintaining in-house lepidoptera colony (Manduca sexta): including life cycle staging, selection of breeding pairs, transitions to stage-specific feeding stations, monitoring for developmental abnormalities.

 

Position will also involve mouse handling and colony maintenance. Candidates must also have experience with cell culture and in particular the culturing of rodent primary neurons.  Additionally position involves processing of human blood samples, maintenance of biorepository and shipping of samples to other investigators.

 

Personnel will need to work at lab benches and desks for up to 3 hours at a time. Ability to perform repetitive lab manipulations and move lab equipment under 25 lbs with accommodation.  Personal protective equipment must be worn as required and will be provided. (Gloves, mask/respirator, eyewear, lab coat, etc). Must be able to communicate easily with co-workers, assist and instruct other lab members with new methods.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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
• Expertise in maintenance of lepidoptera colony (Manduca sexta)
• Cell culture experience, specifically culturing of rodent primary neurons

Preferred Qualifications

• Two semesters of experience in a neuroscience lab
• Animal handling experience

Additional Details

• Typical schedule: M-F, work hours within 8am-5pm window
• Work schedule may vary depending on job requirements
• May have regular exposure to noise and interruptions

• Must be able to stand for up to 2 hours.  Position is based in a laboratory at the Portland VA.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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