Research Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

68681.6

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

In vitro stroke models, In vivo stroke models, Electrophysiology, Protein assays, Biochemical experiments, Tissue processing, Confocal microscopy, Two-photon microscopy, 3D electron microscopy, Molecular biology, Immunohistochemistry, PCR genotyping, Animal husbandry, Scientific writing, Data interpretation, Experimental planning

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is integral to the healthcare, education and research missions at OHSU. We provide clinical services at OHSU hospitals and collaborate with the Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System (VA), Hillsboro Medical Center and Adventist Health. We specialize in providing excellent perioperative care and anesthesia services to our patients using state-of-the-art technology and pharmacologic tools with an emphasis on patient safety. Our department's research program is robust. We have an active clinical research division. It covers a wide range of areas with a special focus on patient safety and pain management. Our basic science division has labs at both OHSU and the VA. Attending physicians, fellows, residents, and medical students work collaboratively with Ph.D. scientists in our labs to advance human health. This division is focused on neuroscience and renal physiology. The candidate will participate in high impact research at the intersection of experimental neuroscience, neuroimaging and clinical translation. Summation of research data for publication and grant submission will also be a requirement for this position. Responsibilities include learning and performing in vitro and in vivo stroke models, electrophysiology experiments, protein assays and biochemical experiments, and processing tissue samples for imaging, including live and fix specimens, generating data utilized for both grant and publication applications. The successful candidate will also participate in academic development, hypothesis generation, experimental planning, data interpretation; grant and publication writing. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn experimental approaches in our lab such as optic nerve and corpus callosum slice models, employing electrophysiological recordings, and advanced microscopy techniques such as confocal, two-photon microscopy and 3D electron microscopy. This position is full time on campus, and no remote work is possible. Function/Duties of Position Grant Submission and Publication Assist in the collection and organization of data for grant and publication submissions Maintain timeline for grants, publications, and new funding opportunities.Prepare presentations for national and international platforms. Basic Science Lab Work Trained to perform in vitro and in vivo stroke models Trained to perform electrophysiology experiments Processes tissue samples for imaging, including live and fix specimens Perform protein assays and biochemical experiments Acquisition and processing of data Assist with animal experiments as necessary to move studies forward Perform animal husbandry duties and colony management as necessary, PCR genotyping of transgenic strains Hands-on technical work, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, reagent preparations, and imaging Data acquisition, preparation and presentation. Participate in academic development, hypothesis generation, experimental planning, data interpretation Record keeping, lab supply ordering, maintenance of lab spaces Required Qualifications Bachelors 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 Preferred Qualifications Bachelors in Neuroscience with coursework in neuroscience and chemistry. Experience with techniques such as immunocytochemistry, cell culture, mouse handling, western blotting, qPCR, and quantitative analysis. Experience with rodent handling and procedures. Experience in scientific writing and manuscript development. Additional Details Work Schedule is in-person on campus full time typically 8:30am-5pm, or 9am-5:30pm- Monday-Friday with occasional weekends required for animal care. The work will take place within a laboratory environment where chemical hazards and rodents are present. The worker may be subject to exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases when working with live mice, proper training and PPE will be provided. The worker will encounter BSL2 level hazards. 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 candidate will perform laboratory experiments including stroke models, electrophysiology, and biochemical assays to advance neuroscience research. They are also responsible for data collection, grant and publication writing, and maintaining laboratory operations.