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Oregon Health & Science University is hiring a Senior Research Assistant. This role supports research at the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, focusing on vascular biology and pulmonary physiology, including asthma studies. The Senior Research Assistant manages experiments, handles rodents, and performs various laboratory techniques such as immunohistochemistry, western blotting, and ELISA, both individually and within a team.

Highlights

Plans, conducts, and completes lab/animal experiments.
Performs molecular/cellular biology experiments including PCR and cell culture.
Manages rodent colonies and assists in surgeries.
Uses immunohistochemistry, western blotting, ELISA, and quantitative PCR.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
Salary ranges from $61,318.40 to $97,968.00 based on experience.

Senior Research Assistant Full Description

Department Overview:

This position is for a Senior Research Assistant in the Knight Cardiovascular Institute, supporting research focused on vascular biology and pulmonary physiology (asthma). Applicant must have previous research laboratory experience with handing rodents. They will perform experiments individually and as a member of a research team. Senior Research Assistant will be required to perform immunohistochemistry, western blotting, managing cell cultures, managing rodent colonies, and performing ELISA experiments and assist in surgery. Function/Duties of Position:

Plans, conducts and completes laboratory/animal experiments.
Perform experiments in the space of molecular/cellular biology including PCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, and ELISA.
Collect, record, organize and analyze data and attend and present at lab meetings.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's in relevant field AND
1 years of relevant experience OR
Equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience in animal handling, rodent husbandry and genotyping
Experience in molecular biology applications including but not limited to western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and quantitative PCR
Familiarity with cell culture techniques
Experience in analysis of experimental data
Skills/knowledge of standard animal handling and husbandry practices.
Skills in navigating and maintaining animal use protocols
Skills/knowledge in protein/DNA prep, Western Blotting, ELISA and immunohistochemistry
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of best practices regarding scientific data documentation and collection, data integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in cardiovascular research
Background in animal models of asthma preferred
Familiarity with rodent surgeries
Experience in laboratory compliance with OHSU IACUC, DCM, Biosafety, and radiation safety and DEA for use of controlled substances
Experience in scientific writing
Skills/knowledge in animal surgical models
Skills/knowledge in advanced imaging modalities (2-photon, confocal, etc.)

Additional Details:
Location: Marquam Hill
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, some evening and weekend work as needed to meet project deadlines. There are several biohazardous compounds used in the lab that will require safety training. This position works directly with research animals.
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.

Original Job Description

Department Overview:

Plans, conducts and completes laboratory/animal experiments.
Perform experiments in the space of molecular/cellular biology including PCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, and ELISA.
Collect, record, organize and analyze data and attend and present at lab meetings.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's in relevant field AND
1 years of relevant experience OR
Equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience in animal handling, rodent husbandry and genotyping
Experience in molecular biology applications including but not limited to western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and quantitative PCR
Familiarity with cell culture techniques
Experience in analysis of experimental data
Skills/knowledge of standard animal handling and husbandry practices.
Skills in navigating and maintaining animal use protocols
Skills/knowledge in protein/DNA prep, Western Blotting, ELISA and immunohistochemistry
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of best practices regarding scientific data documentation and collection, data integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in cardiovascular research
Background in animal models of asthma preferred
Familiarity with rodent surgeries
Experience in laboratory compliance with OHSU IACUC, DCM, Biosafety, and radiation safety and DEA for use of controlled substances
Experience in scientific writing
Skills/knowledge in animal surgical models
Skills/knowledge in advanced imaging modalities (2-photon, confocal, etc.)

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