Senior Research Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

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Senior Research Assistant

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31368
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Portland, OR (Waterfront)

Overview

As a Research Assistant 2 or Senior Research Assistant, you will be a highly motivated and driven person with an interest in studying early cancer biology and effect of tissue heterogeneity in hormone-driven cancers such as prostate and breast cancer. Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques is required. Duties include culturing cell lines and primary cells, handling tissue of different sources (i.e fresh, FFPE, OCT…), generating and optimizing NGS libraries and performing protein assays, mainly RIME. We are specifically looking for individuals that work well both individually and in a highly collaborative team.

CEDAR laboratory research:

• Culture cell lines and primary cells, following protocols for fixation and antibody precipitation.
• Generate single-cell sequencing libraries, both plate -based and high-throughput potentially using liquid handlers.
• Assist in antibody validations and RIME method development.
• Participate in the design of experiments and research studies to meet project objectives
• Demonstrate increased innovation and problem-solving abilities

Laboratory Organization and Compliance:

• Provide stability and continuity of knowledge as people and projects change.
• Assist in organizing program work spaces and managing project protocols
• Aid in the submission of specific protocols to the Institutional Biosafety Committee and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and other regulatory review boards

Serve as secondary support for overall lab function by maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and troubleshooting instrument problems

Protected Work Time: Protected time for non-research related CEDAR work, including time for CEDAR Council, Infrastructure, DEI, Engagement, Professional Development, etc.

Education & experience:

• RA2: Bachelor’s in relevant field OR associate’s degree (2 years) and 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of training and experience
• SRA: Bachelor’s in relevant field and 1 year of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of training and experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong interest, drive and experience in participating in conducting cancer research
• Experience with NGS sequencing library generation
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and independent thinking
• Ability to operate complex scientific equipment and develop experimental protocols
• Experience handling chemical and biologically hazardous materials

• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and programming in RStudio and Unix/Linux Command Line
• Experience with cell and tissue culture
• Experience with handling tissues of various origin and format (i.e human or mouse, fresh, FFPE, OCT- embedded samples)
• Experience with antibody and protein-based assays
• Knowledge of lab policies and regulations, including safety, animal use, and radiation

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