2025-05-24
Oregon Health & Science University
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Beaverton
Oregon
97005
United States
Oregon Health & Science University
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Research Assistant 2
US-OR-Beaverton
Job ID: 2025-34382
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Beaverton, OR
Overview
The purpose of this research position is to support ongoing activities in a placenta-focused research lab using in vivo animal models and in vitro cell and tissue culture models. This position requires a hardworking, dedicated individual who can work independently. This person will spend much of their time working in the lab and a small portion working directly with nonhuman primates to obtain samples. Laboratory work will focus on tissue culture and maintenance, analyses of biological samples by ELISA and qPCR, among other molecular and immunohistochemical methods. This position will also contribute to routine laboratory duties such as solution preparation, sample collection material preparation, data entry/reporting, analysis and problem solving, as well as general lab maintenance. NHP work will involve coordination of pregnancy and surgery requests, animal assignments, sample processing and tissue collection at necropsies. Good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with ONPRC investigators/staff and collaborators as well as excellent organizational skills are necessary. Computer experience in Microsoft Word and Excel required. Â
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Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
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1. Contribute to and participate in placental tissue culture and maintenance. Work under supervision to carry out lab techniques and assays.
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2. Work hands on with nonhuman primates. Duties will include assisting with sample and tissue collection
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3. Assist in research support procedures including, but not limited to: Scheduling and organizing animal studies, prepare and autoclave various laboratory solutions and media. Process and disposal of biohazard and chemical waste as well as disposal of autoclaved materials following standard laboratory protocols. Maintain overall laboratory cleanliness and assist others in the laboratory with their procedures.
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4. Contribute data to written reports, abstracts, project proposals and presentations.
Education:
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
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Education:
Experience:
Experience in molecular techniques e.g., qRT-PCR
Relevant research experience in a laboratory setting
Cell or tissue culture experience
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Training in the use of biohazard materials and experience in the maintaing of biohazard materials
Competence to perform data management and analysis of research finding, including use of spreadsheets, graphics and statistical programs. Ability to contribute to written scientific reports.
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