Research Assistant I

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.

The Robert Stone Dow Neuroscience Laboratories at the Legacy Research Institute in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Research Assistant 1 to play an active role in research focusing on the role of novel non-coding RNAs in memory formation and Alzheimer's disease-associated cognitive impairment. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, team-oriented, and expanding research group in the Impey lab and participate at all levels of the project, including functional genomics, spatial transcriptomics, rodent transgenic models, molecular biology, cell culture, and viral vector preparation. Research assistants are expected to design/interpret experiments, generate publication quality analyses, and to help write manuscript/grant sections. Applicants should have a BA/BS in a biology-related major and 1-2 years of previous research experience is strongly preferred. To learn more about the Impey lab click here.

This is an entry-level research assistant position.  It provides, under close supervision of a Principal Investigator, general and technical assistance in support of a specific research program, including (but not limited to):  clerical tasks; laboratory maintenance; ordering and inventorying laboratory supplies; and production and collection of scientific data.  Research assistants at this level, unlike higher-level research assistants, would not be expected to perform their own research.

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or other field related to specific study, or equivalent experience.

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If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

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