Research Assistant

Job description

Department Overview The Vollum Institute is a privately endowed research institute at Oregon Health & Science University dedicated to basic research that will lead to new treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. Vollum scientists have broad-ranging interests that coalesce around molecular neurobiology and cellular physiology. Their work has transformed the field of neuroscience and, in particular, have provided important advances in the study of synaptic transmission, neuronal development, neurotransmitter transporters, ion channels and the neurobiology of disease. Function/Duties of Position: The purpose of the position is to perform independent research projects, assist with mouse colony maintenance for the Monk lab including health checks and breeding; provide mouse and zebrafish husbandry and assistance with experiments in the Monk Laboratory in the Vollum Institute. - Colony Maintenance includes performing tasks necessary to ensure appropriate genetic strains for research experiments. This includes ear biopsies, tagging, weaning, crosses SOP’s and database management to create, maintain and document strains. - Mouse husbandry includes check for pups 3 times a week...