Research Assistant I

Job description

Overview Innovative research paves the way for improved patient outcomes. You can be a part of the research that’s driving new treatments and procedures at Legacy. In your role, you will provide general and technical assistance, clerical support, laboratory maintenance and assist with collection of scientific data. If you’re ready to grow your skills and share in the Legacy mission of making life better for others, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Drs. Barbara Sorg and Soren Impey are seeking a 0.8FTE Research Assistant technician with a background in neuroscience or related discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology) to contribute to basic science studies on circadian rhythms in memory. Strong candidates will have proficiency with basic laboratory techniques and some experience with rodent behavioral studies or molecular biology methods. Circadian rhythms powerfully regulate our daily physiological and mental functions, but these rhythms can be disrupted in shift work, during jet lag, during ageing, and in individuals with a wide variety of neurological disorders. Individuals with these conditions experience cognitive impairment. Our studies focus on neural mechanism...