The Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

Perform experiments in a neuroscience laboratory, maintain records, and perform laboratory administrative duties; Assist lab staff with experiments.

 

Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards

 

1.  Maintains laboratory records

 

2. Performs experiments using a variety of techniques including tissue culture, immunohistochemistry, gel electrophoresis, microscopy, western blotting, and other procedures as needed 

 

3. Maintains mouse animal colony and performs mouse experiments as needed including induction of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and sterotactic injections

 

4. Attend lab meetings and give regular reports on ongoing experiments

Education:

• Bachelor's in any 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 and Abilities (Competencies):

• Basic lab procedures

Education:

• B.S. in science field

Experience:

• One year or more of laboratory experience OR

• Six months of experience in a biomedical research laboratory

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Experience with tissue culture, Western blotting, molecular biology, rodent animal husbandry

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work performed in a laboratory setting.  Hours may occasionally change as needed to meet the project goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EQUIPMENT USAGE: 

• Able to lift/move equipment weighing up to 30 lbs and ability to sit/stand for up to two hours

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.