Senior Research Assistant Job at Oregon Health & Science University
Department Overview:
Numerous opportunities exist including for acquisition of a variety of laboratory skills, individual research project development, training, and exposure to novel scientific models.Required Qualifications:
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.
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has assembled a multidisciplinary team of scientists to respond to serious viral disease threats, including AIDS, chronic viral infection-associated diseases, newly emerging viral diseases and infectious diseases of the elderly. Our programs are intended to span the continuum between basic and clinical science, in which discoveries are rapidly advanced from the level of molecular and cellular biology through animal models and ultimately into clinical testing. The development of this unique program in immunology and virology provides an important training opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at OHSU. This is why an important part of our mission is the training of young scientists in newer academic disciplines emerging at the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute.
Function/Duties of Position:
This position will be responsible for performing work as part of a research team that investigates vaccines, drugs, and immune responses against numerous emerging human viruses under the direction of a principal investigator. This successful candidate will be required to perform under minimal supervision standardized experimental procedures involving in vitro and mammalian in vivo models, collect, curate, and analyze biological data, and prepare research reports. This includes setting up and executing various studies and procedures in support of the group’s research goals and grant commitments. Required work is of moderate and sometimes complex difficulty. Required to contribute to research planning, experimental design, manuscript writing, grant or regulatory documentation, modification of studies and experiments. With supervision, may interact with external research sponsors. May oversee and assist with the training of students, junior staff, fellows, and temporary personnel. Additional duties related to overall laboratory function as assigned will also be required. Excellent record keeping, communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to adhere to protocols required.
Numerous opportunities exist including for acquisition of a variety of laboratory skills, individual research project development, training, and exposure to novel scientific models.
Education:
- Bachelors in relevant field AND 1 year relevant experience OR
- Equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience:
- Cellular and molecular laboratory experience, small animal handling experience.
Job related skills, abilities, and knowledge:
- Basic molecular and tissue culture laboratory skills, mouse handling.
- Willingness to work with pathogens potentially dangerous to humans
- Willingness to work in Biosafety Level 2 and 3 facilities
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours
- Ability and willingness to work independently
- Ability to carry and lift 35 lbs.
- Ability to stand for three continuous hours a day
- Ability to work on computer for five continuous hours a day
- Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Education:
- Major college-level or graduate courses in biological science, microbiology, immunology, or animal science.
Experience:
- Cellular and molecular data analysis 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.
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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