• Job Description

  Req#: 34509

  Department Overview

  The Department of Pediatric is recruiting for a Senior Research Assistant OR Research Assistant 2.

  Function/Duties of Position

  This is a research position involving extensive work with patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models of pediatric solid cancers in immune-compromised laboratory mice, culturing and drug testing of PDX-derived cells; characterization of PDX tumors and cells by RNA/DNA sequencing, perform qPCR and Western blotting; analyze immunohistochemical assays including generation of publication quality imaging and quantification; help plan and implement collaborative projects with partner labs, including teaching relevant techniques; maintain lab spaces and assist with ordering and stocking lab; design and implement experiments with certain level of independency; responsible for writing and editing of manuscripts, laboratory protocols, such as IACUC, IBC; maintain proper laboratory records per institutional requirement. Attend weekly lab meetings and present your research upon request.

  Work involves possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids, presence of carcinogenic substances and human and animal tissues and fluids, including whole animals.

  Required Qualifications

  Senior Research Assistant:

  • Bachelor's in relevant field AND 1 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Tissue culture experience.
  • The successful candidate will work in a lab setting and must have good communication skills, excellent recordkeeping and computer skills; and possess the ability to work independently while functioning within a team environment. Location of employment is in molecular biology research lab.

  Research Assistant 2:

  • 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.
  • Tissue culture experience.
  • The successful candidate will work in a lab setting and must have good communication skills, excellent recordkeeping and computer skills; and possess the ability to work independently while functioning within a team environment. Location of employment is in molecular biology research lab.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Animal handling, protein biochemistry.
  • Computer skills.

  Additional Details

  ***Upload cover letter and resume. Please be sure to include months and years (MM/YYYY format) to the resume for jobs/experience.

  All are welcome

  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.

• About the company

  Oregon Health & Science University is a public university in Oregon with a main campus, including two hospitals, in Portland, Oregon.

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