CAREER PATHS AT LRI
LRI has defined career paths with detailed promotion criteria for a number of job roles.
Information for current LRI staff:
- For career advancement questions and position/salary information, contact Melissa Dang (mmdang@lhs.org).
- For promotion opportunities staff should contact their direct supervisor.
Information for external candidates:
- Current job openings will be posted at: Legacy Health Careers
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Aspiring scientists will generally complete a short-term (2-4 years) post-doctoral position for further training in a particular field, with the goal of developing independence as a researcher, honing technical skills, and to focus their research interests.
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A Comparative Medicine Technician's responsibilities include all aspects of animal care including husbandry, enrichment, training, facility cleanliness and maintenance, cage and cage component processing, health checks, and administration of medication.
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Research Assistants are an integral part of our research operations. From general lab upkeep to helping design and carry out experiments with their assigned PI, this is a varied and interesting job role.
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Clinical Research Coordinators are tasked with administering clinical trials as their primary responsibility, as well as managing the day-to-day conduct of studies, collecting data, informing participants about the study, and administering questionnaires.