The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

 

Overview: The Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) Center is a collaborative institution within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The Knight Cancer Institute, 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. 

 

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

As a Research Engineer you will be part of a multidisciplinary team developing novel devices for early detection  and interception of cancer. The incumbent is expected to work under minimal supervision and guidance with independence in the lab.  Major responsibilities will include biomarker design and testing, and drug development, design and testing.  Ideal candidates will have an understanding of phage display, drug development and biomarker development.

 

Major responsibilities:

• Development and testing of novel drugs for cancer interception
• Development and testing of novel biomarkers for cancer early detection
• Independent work on experimental design, data collection, and organizing samples, datasets and studies

Education & experience:

• RE2: Bachelor’s in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant experience
• RE3: Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with micro/nanofabrication, system integration

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Documentation expertise
• An understanding of, and ideally previous experience with cancer biology
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills:  both written and verbal
• Ability to learn new methods quickly, to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processes quickly

• Broad experience in microfabrication techniques
• Experience with electronic testing
• Intermediate skills with CAD / CAM software
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer programming languages to enable programming for robotic equipment

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

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

 

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Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.