Oregon Health & Science University

Research Assistant

Job Locations US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID
2026-39571
Position Category
Research
Position Type
Regular Part-Time
Job Type
Research
Department
Neurology
Salary Range
$23.18 - $33.02
FTE
0.25
Schedule
M-F, 10 hours per week
Hours
Between 8am- 5pm
HR Mission
School of Medicine
Drug Testable
No

Function/Duties of Position

Research assistant to work ongoing experiments using rodent models of aging and neurodegenerative disease to evaluate potential neurotherapeutics.  Position will primarily involve mouse handling and colony maintenance, assess gene and protein expression in mouse tissue, and help coordinate VA animal protocols. Position is part-time and goes through August 2026.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in any field; OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR 4 years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training and experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two semesters of experience in a neuroscience lab
  • Data analysis in excel

  • Histology analysis in Image J

Additional Details

  • Work schedule may vary depending on job requirements
  • On site position at Portland VA lab
  • May have regular exposure to noise and interruptions
  • Must be able to stand for up to 2 hours

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

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