The Research Assistant 2 will be responsible for designing and executing experimental protocols to generate publication-quality data. Experience in rodent handling is required. Skills in techniques such as extracting DNA, PCR, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and are preferred. Additional responsibilities include training new staff and interns on protocols and procedures.

 

We encourage applications from highly motivated individuals with strong verbal and written communication skills, who thrive in a collaborative team environment and are passionate about using innovative problem-solving approaches to achieve scientific goals. This position offers opportunities for future scientific collaborations, preliminary research, and manuscript writing.

 

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine provides expert care for patients with lung diseases and critically ill patients in our Intensive Care Units. We are committed to innovative research and exceptional education.

 

Read more about PACCM on our website: www.ohsu.edu/pccm
Read more about the Asthma Research Lab at: www.OHSUAsthmaLab.org

• Breeding mice, tagging, cataloging, genotyping, and communicating with other lab members to determine their transgenic mouse needs.

• Maintenance of lab equipment and facilities, ordering, training of staff and interns regarding protocols and procedures.

• Conducting and analyzing scientific research.

• Other general lab duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 yr) in relevant field OR

• Associate’s Degree (2 yr) AND 3 years of relevant experience OR

• 4 years of relevant experience OR

• An equivalent combination of training and experience

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time in a fast-moving environment.

• Excellent communication skills are essential, as are analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.

• Master’s Degree or PhD in biomedical sciences

• Experience in molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, and/or neurobiology

• Immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, and/or confocal microscopy.

• Handling and working with laboratory animals.

• Lab record keeping.

8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required on rare occasions. Work is primarily conducted in a scientific laboratory (“wet bench”) as well as a rodent husbandry environment.

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.