Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
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Research Assistant 2
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-32602 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Under general supervision, performs research experiments and analyzes results for projects within the lab.
Contributes to the development of experimental procedures and standard operating procedures within the lab, including animal use protocols.
Maintains an accurate lab notebook and mouse colony records.
Maintains lab equipment and supplies and assists with ordering.
Performs animal husbandry tasks, including but not limited to: setting up breedings, weaning mice, obtaining DNA samples, and genotyping.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
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
Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and oral formats.
Ability to work both independently and with others in a positive and productive manner.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism software.
High level of self-motivation and integrity.
Organizational skills and careful attention to details to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and cordially coordinate use of research equipment and laboratory space with other staff.
Qualifications
At least 1 year of relevant research experience in a laboratory setting.
Exposure to neuroscience, cell biology, and/or molecular biology techniques.
Experience with making laboratory solutions and keeping experimental records.
Experience with rodent handling.
Experience with animal procedures, including: behavioral testing, surgeries, injections.
Experience with troubleshooting PCR, molecular cloning, and/or mouse genotyping protocols.
Experience with immunohistochemistry and/or histology
Experience with light microscopy
Specific expertise in relevant scientific disciplines. Specific expertise in relevant scientific disciplines.
