Employment

Employment at SBP

Sparks Brain Preservation is a growing non-profit brain preservation organization founded in 2005, with headquarters in Salem, Oregon. Currently, we generally hire people who live close to Salem, or are able to relocate here, because it's beneficial to have employees who live near our facility. However, we are open to hiring candidates who are willing to relocate to one of our other facilities in the coming years, as we are planning to open facilities in cities across the US, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. 

We are currently hiring for the position of Anatomical Research Specialist.

To apply: please email your resume to hello@sparksbrain.org. 

 

Open Positions:

 

Anatomical Research Specialist 

 

This position offers opportunities to contribute to research, with potential co-authorship on peer-reviewed scientific publications, while developing a diverse set of laboratory skills. This position involves work with human anatomical donors.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree
• Motivation to contribute to scientific research
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs regularly
• Willingness to work occasional weekend or evening hours when needed (compensated at a higher rate)
• Able to travel occasionally for off-site work (possibly up to a couple of times a year, which would be compensated at a higher rate)
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Valid Driver's License

Helpful, but not required:

• Neuroscience experience
• Microscopy experience
• Anatomical experience
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform anatomical research procedures and laboratory work
• Perform cleaning responsibilities, including disinfecting workspaces
• Perform careful transport and respectful handling of anatomical donors
• Perform administrative duties, including phone calls to donors and their families
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols
• Contribute to scientific paper writing
• Independently manage time
• Maintain confidentiality
  

Benefits include very good medical and dental insurance, 401k with match, paid holidays and paid time off (vacation or sick time). Wage varies based on factors listed above, but starts at $22-24/hr depending on experience, 40 hours/week, with annual raises to higher ranges. The position requires being available on evenings and weekends if needed, which is paid at higher rates. 

How to apply and what to expect:

Send your resume to hello@sparksbrain.org. Make sure that you include your phone number, email address, physical address, and how you found the job listing. We work with the HR department of a different company for the hiring process, so you may be put in contact with them. We will contact you as soon as possible, depending on load.
We may talk to you on the phone and ask some basic questions to get the process started. During or after the phone call we may arrange for you to come in and be interviewed (or have this done remotely if you do not live locally). The interview may consist of the following, which may be split into two parts: 

 

• Filling out an application.
• Providing a writing sample (grammar, spelling, and basic legibility are evaluated).
• Taking a multiple choice pattern recognition test.
• A behavioral interview by other employees.
• An interview where we will discuss your previous experience and interest in our organization. 

 

Soon after (usually a few days, sometimes longer) we may offer you a position, or let you know that you have not been offered a position. A drug test and background check will also be required. Keep in mind that even applicants who are not immediately hired, or asked to come in for a final interview, may be offered a position in the future.