Research Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

33.02

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biochemistry, Chemistry, Protein analysis, Metal analysis, Spectroscopic techniques, UV/vis spectrometer, Centrifuge, Autoclave, Pipetting, Cell culture, Protein purification, Chromatographic separations, Metalloprotein handling, Programming, Time management, Communication

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position to work on an NIH-funded project in the laboratory of Dr Ninian Blackburn, Department of Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry at OHSU. Duties will include supervised research into the preparation and characterization of copper-containing enzymes, and their complexes with substrates and inhibitors. The work will provide opportunities to assist senior lab personnel in advanced biochemical and biophysical methods for characterizing reactive state of metalloenzymes, and will include applications such as protein and metal analyses, and active-site structure determination using advanced spectroscopic techniques. Function/Duties of Position Contribute to the scientific direction and planning for a project within the lab. Perform research experiments and analyze results for project within the lab. Maintain lab equipment and supplies. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 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 prepare and analyze samples from common laboratory reagents. Familiarity and core competence with common chemical and biochemical equipment including analytical balance, UV/vis spectrometer, centrifuge, autoclave, pipettes. Strong organization, time management, and communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Previous research experience. Experience with bacterial and/or mammalian cell culture. Experience with protein purification and chromatographic separations. Experience with metalloprotein handling and analysis. Experience with programming. Additional Details Individuals are expected to work on-site to conduct sample preparation and analysis. Additional safety training will be needed for work with cell lines and bacterial infection experiments in a BSL-2 environment, and for protein sample preparation and handling. 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 Research Assistant will perform supervised research on copper-containing enzymes, including sample preparation, analysis, and active-site structure determination. Additional duties include maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, and contributing to the scientific planning of projects.