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This position functions in the role of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist in the Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC). The MRI Technologist preforms MRI examinations following protocols under the supervision of the department Director.
The MRI Technologist promotes OHSU's mission statement by delivering high quality, efficient service to facilitate magnetic resonance research to OHSU and the community. This position helps to create a collaborative environment by integrating education, research, and clinical leadership. The MRI Technologist works with infants, pediatric, adult, and geriatric research subjects.
- Operate Siemens MRI instruments for clinical research study scans. Ensure subject safety by reviewing MRI...
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The employee will conduct proof-of-concept research on mouse and nonhuman primate gametes, embryos and pluripotent stem cells and then translate most promising technologies and novel therapeutics concepts to human gametes, embryos and stem cells.
This position will also manage experimental worksheets and databases and procurement and storage of donated human gametes and embryos for research; analyze research data, write and publish manuscripts, progress-reports and present research accomplishments at conferences and assist with writing grant proposals.
The employee is responsible for overseeing day-to-day animal and human embryology core operations. This role assists in planning experiments and developing new techniques and assays in the...
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- Recruitment & Retention: recruitment of research volunteers by determining interest and eligibility in accordance with study protocol; explaining complex study design and procedures in lay language to potential participants; creating recruitment materials; screening and enrolling eligible participants, and retaining participants for duration of the study protocol. May also include attendance at and participation in community outreach events.
- Study Coordination: with minimal oversight, coordinate scheduling, preparation, and conduct of complex study visits involving multiple staff and hospital...
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- Contribute to the scientific direction and planning for a project within the lab.
- Perform research experiments and analyze results for project within the lab.
- Maintain lab equipment and supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
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A Research Assistant or Sr Research Assistant position is available in the lab of Dr. Katelyn Byrne at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute in the exciting field of cancer immunology. The Byrne Lab focuses on uncovering factors regulating T cell responses against cancer to inform the design of next generation cancer immunotherapies. We use genetically engineered mouse models of pancreatic cancer and cutting-edge imaging platforms to deeply investigate mechanisms of tumor-immune crosstalk and perform preclinical immunotherapy trials.
The Research Assistant or Sr Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Dr. Byrne and senior lab staff to provide technical support for ongoing research projects. Responsibilities will include:
- Animal...
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We are recruiting an entry-level RA to assist with zebra finch colony husbandry tasks, song recording and analysis, basic histological and molecular biology tasks, viral injections of zebra finch brains, post-recording brain slice processing for cell morphometry and imaging, as well as general laboratory management.
- Manage husbandry of the zebra finch colony during breeding, post-surgical and/or custom diet protocols.
- Help record and analyze zebra finch songs from normal and experimental birds.
- Perform support histological tissue processing and basic molecular biology tasks, including brain cryosectioning, staining, and probe synthesis and processing for in situ hybridization.
- Assist with viral preps and stereotaxic viral injections of zebra...
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Coordinating patient visits, procedures, schedules
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Rooming study patients, taking vital signs, drawing blood, processing lab specimens for shipment
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Collection and entry of data from patient electronic medical records and research subject charts into study databases, internal trackers (eCRIS), and Case Report Forms and upload patient imaging.
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Resolve any data queries identified by the study monitor, auditor, or other individual reviewing the study data within tight deadlines with competing priorities. Correct any quality control issues with the data entry. Maintain data integrity including advocating for if/when data should not be...
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- Handling rats and implementing experimental protocols (e.g., weighing, giving injections/infusions, conducting surgical procedures, preparing for and conducting intravenous drug self-administration experiments, collecting data, and performing histology and immunohistochemistry).
- Handling and breeding rats, and implementing experimental protocols required for maintenance of the breeding colony.
- Recordkeeping, data organization and data management (e.g., experimental records, lab notebooks, drug logs, data entry, data checking, data summary, data analysis, data graphing).
- Performing some lab management duties (e.g., coordinating schedules, ordering rats) and training and functional guidance of volunteers, summer students, new graduate students and new...
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- Managing junior lab members: on-boarding and introduction to essential lab functions.
- Designing and executing experiments; identifying, testing, and implementing novel experimental and organizational procedures in the lab, collecting, analyzing, and quantifying data;
- Assist with IACUC/IRB renewals, submitting amendments as needed for ongoing research in the laboratory. Ensure laboratory compliance with EHS policies.
- Co-author manuscripts for peer reviewed publication. Support grant applications for funding of the research laboratory.
- Attending and presenting research at lab meetings, seminars and conferences.
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The senior research assistant will coordinate and conduct preclinical rodent studies, including behavioral tests and data collection, flow cytometric analysis of blood and tissue samples, and immunohistochemistry. The senior research assistant will assist the PIs and other members of the research team with manuscript development, administrative duties, ordering supplies and related research tasks as appropriate. Work will be conducted in the Loftis and Vandenbark Laboratories and the Veterinary Medical Unit at the VA Portland Health Care System.
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The primary responsibility of the position is to assist with research MRI data collection and data management for the Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC). This involves aiding research teams with MRI data collection, screening subjects for MRI contraindications, assisting with MRI scans and other study procedures, preparing subjects for the AIRC MRI instruments, accompanying subjects in the MRI suite, management of the study related digital data, managing paper and electronic files of subject data, analysis of the images with dedicated MRI software, and entering results into online study databases.
Assists in developing study data acquisition protocols. Assists with non-AIRC Research Faculty study protocol development. Assists with instrument scheduling,...
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We are looking for a dynamic, organized, self-starter with a PhD or Masters degree with experience to help us make new discoveries. A strong candidate with a BS degree in Biology or Chemsitry with extensive researchexperience may also be considered.
The Senior Research Associate is responsible for executing, and overseeing complex organoid experiments and developing functional assays to delineate mechanisms of human milk action on intestinal development and maturation. This involves generating neonatal patient-derived intestinal organoids (enteroids) from surgical tissue...
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Performing Analytical Assays
- Performing analytical assays including radioimmunoassays, ELISA and colorimetric assays on human research specimens.
- Following precise and detailed procedures for each assay type including quality control of assay performance.
- Depending on the assay, this can involve working with hazardous chemicals.
- Pulling and refiling samples in -80 C freezers for assays, research teams, and OCTRI Laboratory team members.
- Logging exact locations and status of samples within our laboratory information management system (BSI).
- Using a multimodal plate reader and Gen5 software for reading absorbance or fluorescence on microtiter plates and generating assay reports using...
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The Core Scientist family provides technology expertise for researchers across campus. Under direct supervision, performs various standardized and routine service functions in a core.
- Prepares client samples for ICPMS analysis, operates the ICPMS (with supervision), analyzes ICPMS data, creates Excel report.
- Prepares samples for mercury analysis, operates the mercury analyzer, analyzes the data, creates results reports.
- Prepares samples and measures fluoride using the fluoride electrode.
- Performs basic instrument maintenance tasks (under supervision).
- Communicates with clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
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- Design and execute experiments interrogating the molecular determinants of virulence of Coccidioides
- Draft and edit figures, grants, and manuscripts.
- Train other lab members on BSL3 protocols.
- Other general lab duties as assigned.
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- Clinical Trial Coordination: Screen, recruit, and consent patients for clinical trials in either ambulatory or inpatient settings (including the intensive care unit and emergency department). Assist with study interventions and assessments, research subject visits, and data collection, including biologic samples. Collaborates with various OHSU departments to operationalize research protocol. Coordinate activities with clinical units, Research Pharmacy, OCTRI, and other areas as needed. Develop case report forms as needed. Perform electronic data entry and trial audits. Organize and maintain study records. Maintain study visit supplies. Attend research meetings as needed. Assist with site...
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- Under general supervision, performs research experiments and analyzes results for projects within the lab.
- Contributes to the development of experimental procedures and standard operating procedures within the lab, including animal use protocols.
- Maintains an accurate lab notebook and mouse colony records.
- Maintains lab equipment and supplies and assists with ordering.
- Performs animal husbandry tasks, including but not limited to: setting up breedings, weaning mice, obtaining DNA samples, and genotyping.
- If selected, participate in OHSU PROPEL activities (no more than 5 hours/week), including seminars, short courses, and mentor meetings, to enhance research experience and career development. Apply program insights to research tasks and...
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The Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Dr. Burger to provide technical support to the lab and carry out research projects. Duties will include:
- Mouse colony maintenance and procedures: health checks, genotyping, weaning, injections.
- Coordinate and carry out collection of patient samples from clinicians at the hospital.
- Wet lab duties: Under minimal supervision, perform mouse necropsies and tissue/blood processing. Carry out basic to advanced molecular, cell biology and immunology wet lab techniques including mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, flow cytometry, immunostaining and genomics assays.
- Collect data and perform data analysis and quantification using relevant software and...
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Technical Research and Project Leadership
- Conduct advanced research in gamete, embryo, stem cell, and molecular biology, including gamete and embryo micromanipulation; in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) via somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT); genome editing and gene correction in gametes, embryos, and cultured cells; mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT); induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and embryonic stem cell (ESC) derivation, culture, and differentiation.
- Perform molecular and genomic analyses, including whole-genome, exome, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequencing using short- and long-read sequencing platforms; genetic modification of cell lines; and studies of epigenetic and transcriptional signatures of pluripotent...
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The Institute on Development & Disability’s Division of Psychology engages in clinical research activities that seek to understand and improve the physical and mental health of children and families.
As a Clinical Research Assistant, this individual is responsible for clinical and administrative research activities related to ongoing clinical research in the IDD Division of Psychology and the Advancing Research in Pediatric Pain (ARPP) Lab under the direction of Dr. Anna Wilson & Dr. Amy Holley....