Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
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Research Engineer 3
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-32126 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research Portland, OR (Waterfront)
Overview
As a Research Engineer 3 you will be part of a multidisciplinary team developing single cell sequencing technologies for developing personalized cancer immunotherapies. The incumbent is expected to work under minimal supervision and guidance with independence in the lab. Major responsibilities will include leading the engineering subteam, experimental planning, data analysis, and integration with the larger team to meet deadlines. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of mechanical engineering for prototyping, LabVIEW hardware automation, physics of ultrasound acoustics, single cell sequencing, and molecular biology.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the engineering team by planning experiments to improve the function of the current system.
Acoustic transducer optimization
Software engineering using LabVIEW for automation of an motorized stage, microscope, acoustic transducer, and microscope imaging.
Maintain the current system to ensure continuous data collection.
Contribute to overall method development including molecular biology for single cell sequencing.
Responsibilities
Education & experience:
Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
An understanding of and previous experience with cancer biology
LabVIEW software competency
3D modeling and part production through 3D printing and CNC
Microscopy expertise
Familiarity with single-cell sequencing molecular biology
Acoustic physics knowledge
Qualifications
Broad engineering expertise
Intermediate skills with CAD / CAM softwares
Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer programing languages to enable programming for robotic equipment
