The Gibbs and Wang Labs in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, USA are recruiting a Research Assistant II to work on an NIH funded project to evaluate the utility of novel fluorescent probes for precision medicine. The ideal candidate will have a background in biomedical engineering, molecular biology, chemical biology or molecular imaging. The position will require a variety of laboratory skills, including cell culture, molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy and image analysis. We are looking for a skilled, motivated scientist to join our highly translational and multidisciplinary team. Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their research interests, a CV, and a list of references.

 

Portland is very bike friendly, scenic, and has a vibrant culture around music, coffee, beer, and food. The Pacific Ocean, Cascade mountains, and the Columbia gorge are all less than 90 minutes away.

 

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148

• Protein synthesis and bioconjugation

• Immunostaining and imaging

• Fluorescence microscopy and image analysis

• Attendance and presentation at lab meetings, contributions to publications and applications for funding (writing, figures, data)

• Bachelor's in relevant field OR

• Associate's AND

• 3 years of relevant experience OR

• 4 years of relevant experience OR

• Equivalent combination of training and experience

• Cell culture, molecule biology, fluorescence microscopy, image analysis

• Hands-on experiences with mammalian cells and E. coli

• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (western blotting, PCR)

• Familiarity with bioconjugation methods (click chemistry, NHS ester, maleimide)

• Experience with fluorescence microscopy (confocal, widefield)

• Experience with ImageJ, MATLAB, ZEISS software

• Attention to detail in experimental setup and record keeping

• Ability to troubleshoot protocols and instrument issues

• Strong written and verbal communication for lab meetings, reports and publications

• B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or relatd scientific discipline.

This position is located at OHSU’s south waterfront campus (RLSB and KCRB); work hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

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.