The Wolf lab within the department of Behavioral Neuroscience is seeking a Research Assistant 1 or Research Assistant 2 (dependent on qualifications). This position supports ongoing research in the laboratory of Marina Wolf. The individual will assist in research projects aimed at using rodent models to understand the neuronal plasticity that underpins drug addiction. There is the potential for an increasing level of independence in design and implementation of experiments. The individual will also be responsible for some elements of lab management and will assist in training and functional guidance of volunteers, summer students, new graduate students and new Research Assistants. The individual will also be involved in preparation of written reports and regulatory documentation.

• Handling rats and implementing experimental protocols (e.g., weighing, giving injections/infusions, conducting surgical procedures, preparing for and conducting intravenous drug self-administration experiments, collecting data, and performing histology and immunohistochemistry).
• Handling and breeding rats, and implementing experimental protocols required for maintenance of the breeding colony
• Recordkeeping, data organization and data management (e.g., experimental records, lab notebooks, drug logs, data entry, data checking, data summary, data analysis, data graphing)
• Performing some lab management duties (e.g., coordinating schedules, ordering rats) and training and functional guidance of volunteers, summer students, new graduate students and new RA’s
• Maintenance/ordering of laboratory equipment and supplies, and maintaining of inventories. Assistance in maintaining equipment.
• Writing assignments, database searches, lab meetings, and special assignments related to preparation of posters, manuscripts, reports, grant applications, regulatory documentation and compliance.

Research Assistant 1 Requirments:

• Bachelor's in relevant field; OR
• Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• 3 years of relevant experience; OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experienc

Research Assistant 2 Requirments:

• 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

Both:

• Research experience in neuroscience or biology laboratory

• Experience handling rats or mice

• Must be able to independently perform a variety of procedures and apply specialized knowledge based on experience.
• Must understand experimental protocols so that unusual or unexpected outcomes can be identified without continuous close supervision.
• Must work collaboratively with other lab personnel.
• Innovation and problem solving required.
• Ability to assume independent responsibility for designing and executing assigned research studies.

• Rodent intravenous drug self-administration
• Rodent survival surgery, including stereotaxic procedures
• Histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy
• Research design and statistics
• Preparation of figures for publication
• Scientific writing

Usually Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30 pm; however, some weekend and holiday work will be necessary to meet project requirements; job requires contact with animals for several hours a day in areas where animals are housed.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.