Working as a research assistant before applying to grad school

[kangaroomr]

I graduated recently with a BSEE and am interested in getting into computational neuroscience/neuro engineering type of work in grad school. I'm looking for an RA position at institutions around the area and hoping to get publications under my belt because my undergrad research experience isn't that impressive. Does anyone have experience doing this? Would this help me get into a good school?

[ace589]

Of course publications will help.  I have noticed a few RAs at a local satelittle campus that doesnt offer Phd.  It is their regular day job, not sure they plan on a Phd