Behavioral Neuroscience Research Assistant (Addiction)

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare benefits

Pension plans

Paid time off

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Oregon Health & Science University seeks a research assistant to support Dr. Tamara Phillips' lab, applying behavioral, molecular, and pharmacogenetic tools to study addiction mechanisms in mice.

The role involves assisting with experimental planning, data collection, and analyses to understand drug and alcohol intake and brain region contributions. The candidate will work on studies spanning genetics, acute/chronic drug effects, and potential therapies for addiction, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Associates + 3 years of relevant experience or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and statistical software.
• Experience with laboratory animal handling and group collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Behavioral testing of mice using a range of assays.
• Prepare and plan biomedical experiments, including procurement and protocol approvals.
• Data collection, entry, verification, and archival of experimental results.
• Lab and equipment maintenance and supply ordering.
• Record keeping, data analysis, and figure preparation.
• Other duties including advanced histology and molecular techniques as determined.

Connaissances

Lab animal handling

Data analysis

MS Office

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Associate's degree + 3 years of experience

4 years of relevant experience

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Outils

Statistical software

IHC prep techniques

Description du poste

Oregon Health & Science University seeks a research assistant to support Dr. Tamara Phillips' lab, applying behavioral, molecular, and pharmacogenetic tools to study addiction mechanisms in mice.

The role involves assisting with experimental planning, data collection, and analyses to understand drug and alcohol intake and brain region contributions. The candidate will work on studies spanning genetics, acute/chronic drug effects, and potential therapies for addiction, with opportunities for