Research Assistant 2 - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

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.


Research Assistant 2

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-33340
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

• Breeding mice, tagging, cataloging, genotyping, and communicating with other lab members to determine their transgenic mouse needs.

• Maintenance of lab equipment and facilities, ordering, training of staff and interns regarding protocols and procedures.

• Conducting and analyzing scientific research.

• Other general lab duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 yr) in relevant field; OR Associate’s Degree (2 yr) AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR 4 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time in a fast-moving environment

• Excellent communication skills are essential, as are analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems

• Master’s Degree or PhD in biomedical sciences

• Experience in molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, and/or neurobiology

• Immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, and/or confocal microscopy

• Handling and working with laboratory animals

• Lab record keeping

PI269931300