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Research Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

33.02

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mouse Handling, Colony Maintenance, Gene Expression Analysis, Protein Expression Analysis, Data Analysis, Excel, Histology Analysis, Image J

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Function/Duties of Position Research assistant to work ongoing experiments using rodent models of aging and neurodegenerative disease to evaluate potential neurotherapeutics. Position will primarily involve mouse handling and colony maintenance, assess gene and protein expression in mouse tissue, and help coordinate VA animal protocols. Position is part-time and goes through August 2026. Required Qualifications Bachelor's in any field; OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR 4 years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training and experience Preferred Qualifications Two semesters of experience in a neuroscience lab Data analysis in excel Histology analysis in Image J Additional Details Work schedule may vary depending on job requirements On site position at Portland VA lab May have regular exposure to noise and interruptions Must be able to stand for up to 2 hours Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting experiments using rodent models of aging and neurodegenerative disease to evaluate neurotherapeutics. Primary duties include mouse handling, colony maintenance, tissue analysis, and coordinating animal protocols.