Overview: The Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) center is a collaborative institution within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. At CEDAR our mission is to detect and stop lethal cancers at the earliest stage because early detection saves lives. This is an ambitious goal, one that requires novelty, creativity, and innovation. We are comprised of biologists, chemists, biomedical engineers, computationalists, and clinicians conducting groundbreaking translational cancer research to help people maintain a high quality of life and reduce cancer mortality, to create a global early detection community, and to have a positive impact on the Oregon economy.

Our Commitment to Diversity: CEDAR is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together on multiple projects. We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because defeating cancer requires out-of-the-box thinking and new perspectives. Our research is milestone driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Research Assistant who has experience with cell culture methods. Additional experience with flow cytometry and data analysis is highly desirable. You will join an established project team working on an innovative bone marrow model.

Duties include:

Laboratory research:

• Cell culture experiments and maintenance of cells
• Assist with media changes and drug administration during experiment
• Prepare, run, and analyze flow cytometry samples
• Always exemplifies and promotes CEDAR culture.
• Independently participates in research execution of CEDAR program(s) and performs other general laboratory techniques
• Provides stability and continuity of knowledge as people and projects change
• Meets regularly with lab managers to identify potential synergies and reduce inefficiencies across projects
• Increased innovation and problem solving ability required
• Participate with some design of experiments or research studies and procedures to achieve project objectives

Data Analysis

• Perform qualitative and quantitative research data analysis, programming, database development and management, research data visualization, and interpretation of a wide variety of research data, especially flow cytometry data.
• Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids to interpret and communicate data and results with a variety of programs, especially R, Excel.
• Conducts data/statistical studies in support of research proposals and protocols. Maintains and develops research gathering, retrieval and reporting systems.

Laboratory Organization and Compliance

Lab Support

• Bachelor's in relevant field AND 1 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Ability to operate scientific equipment and develop and troubleshoot experimental protocols
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processes quickly

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, you will need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exception) within 10 days of starting work.

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