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.

 

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.

 

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 Assistant 1, you will be part of collaborative project teams assisting in research activities, including routine procedures, data preparation, and analysis. You will have a detailed knowledge of all aspects of laboratory research and be comfortable working individually and in highly collaborative teams. You will possess sound organizational and interpersonal skills.

 

We are developing exciting new ex vivo tissue models coupled to cell signaling biosensors and live-to-cell microscopy approaches to enable real-time studies of tumor-host interactions. Our long-term goal is to determine how tumor-host interactions regulate single-cell drug response phenotypes and leverage these findings to enhance drug efficacy. To assist in the conduct of these studies, we are currently hiring for a highly motivated Research Assistant 1.

 

We are looking for applicants with expertise in cell signaling, time-lapse microscopy, and optogenetics to conduct work in some of the following general areas:

• Generating, testing, and implementing biosensor cell lines for drug response studies
• Optimizing and conducting live-cell microscopy experiments in cell lines and novel ex-vivo tissue models.
• Performing and optimizing optogenetic experiments in ex-vivo tissue models and cell lines.
• Performing basic image analysis and data interpretation using Python and MATLAB

CEDAR laboratory research:

• Always exemplifies and promotes CEDAR culture
• Under close supervision, 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
• Acts as a project backup – must be able to fill in for multiple project needs.  This will be especially important in the early stages of CEDAR.  All CEDAR laboratory operations personnel are expected to fulfill multiple roles especially while CEDAR grows.

Laboratory Organization and Compliance: 

• Under close supervision, manage project samples and ensure project data is properly recorded and stored
• Assist in the organization of program workspace

Other Functions and Duties:

• Serve as secondary support for overall lab function by maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and troubleshooting instrument problems
• Additional duties as assigned by the project leader or laboratory manager
• Protected Work Time: Protected time for non-research-related CEDAR work, including time for CEDAR Council, Infrastructure, DEI, Engagement, Professional Development, etc.

Education & Experince:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field OR Associate’s AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of training and experience

Job Related Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processes quickly
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and independent thinking
• Ability to operate complex scientific equipment and develop and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols
• Experience handling chemical and biologically hazardous materials
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• At least 1 year of relevant experience

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.