OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center (CEDAR) is a collaborative multi-disciplinary research center dedicated to developing and translating new ways to find and cure cancer.  Faculty carry out research projects in areas such as liquid biopsies for early warning or detection or cancer, development of new technology for identification or treatment of tumors, and understanding patient risk stratification and prognosis.

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team — We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

• Under direct supervision, primarily performs basic research or lab activities similar to a Research Assistant 1 or Lab Aide*
• This position will support all CEDAR research by maintaining CEDAR laboratories, supplies, and assisting in research activities.  Responsibilites include:

  • Collect laboratory dishes and operate diswasher and autoclave as necessary

  • Assist CEDAR Lab Operations team with the following:

    • Facility or equipment maintenance
    • Supply inventory and management
    • Cleaning shared lab spaces
• Other tasks as deemed appropriate

• Hight School or Undergraduate Program, minimum 6 credit hours

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

 

Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all OHSU employees were required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they had an approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by OHSU after Oct. 18, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exception) prior to starting work, and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exception) within 10 days of starting work.

 

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As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.