Oregon Health & Science University
Research Assistant 1
🇺🇸 Portland, OR
🕑 Part-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Research
🗓️ August 15th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Perform microscopic and gross tissue dissection, preservation, processing, and sectioning.
- Conduct DNA purification, genotyping, PCR, and western blotting experiments.
- Design experiments and prepare data for interpretation and presentation.
- Use immunohistochemical staining methods and primary cell culture techniques.
- Maintain Excel databases and manage lab stock ordering and organization.
- Proficiency with PCR, DNA gel electrophoresis, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, vibratome/cryostat, and cell culture preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; experience in a basic research lab preferred.
- Experience with Excel, Word, and Google Docs, and strong organizational skills.
- Requires flexibility for experimental work including weekend hours and ability to perform detailed dissections under microscopes for extended periods.
- Work conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University.
Research Assistant 1 Full Description
- Microscopic and gross tissue dissection, preservation, processing, sectioning
- DNA purification, genotyping, MaxiPreps, PCR reactions, western blotting
- Design of experiments, preparation, interpretation and presentation of data
- Immunohistochemical staining methods, western blotting
- Primary cell culture
- Excel type database maintenance
- Ordering and organizing lab stocks
- Bachelor's in any field OR
Associate's AND
2 years of relevant experience OR
3 years of relevant experience OR
Equivalent combination of training and experience
- 1 year working in a basic research laboratory
- PCR, DNA gel electrophoresis
- Western blotting
- DNA&RNA processing
- Tissue dissections
- Immunohistochemistry
- Vibratome/Cryostat skills
- Cell culture
- Excel, Word, Google Docs
- Strong organizational skills
Need flexibility to be able to accommodate experimental work, including weekend hours.
Ability to perform gross and fine tissue dissections under microscopic visualization for several hours
Ability to remain focused and attentive to detail during full-day experiments
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.
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