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Research Assistant 2
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-31795 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Carry out experiments in consultation with the PI, trouble-shooting technical difficulties independently. Experiments may include: Cell culture including cell lines, primary neurons, primary cardiac myocyte cultures, neuron/myocyte co-cultures, protein expression and purification, DNA preps and transfections, RNA isolation and real-time PCR, western blots, and ELISA. Flow cytometry to characterize immune cells.
Genotype and maintain colonies of transgenic mice, maintain accurate records of colony management.
Assess physiological parameters in mice including ECG, cardiac function (echocardiography), collect tissue for and perform RNA and biochemical analyses.
Documentation and data management: Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records of study procedures and results; back up data regularly, including images; assist with analysis of results.
Responsibilities
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
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
Knowledge of basic chemistry and physiology is required. Exercises judgment in taking independent action, and seeks advice as necessary.
Must be flexible, able to take direction, and willing to work evenings and weekends as needed. Must have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree (4 yr) with major in physiology, neuroscience, or related discipline and 1-3 years of experience.
Experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and animal handling.
Exercises judgment in taking independent action, and seeks advice as necessary. Assists in planning experimental design and/or designing research standard operating procedures (SOPs). Assumes responsibility for specific components of research project. Demonstrates creativity and problem solving ability.
