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Research Assistant

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR • On-site

$20.50 - $28/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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162nd of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Department Overview

This position will support an NIH grant focusing on genetic screens to identify the mechanisms by which Leishmania parasites become resistant to antiparasitic drugs. The position will involve working with Leishmania parasites, generation of a variety of leishmanial expression vectors using cutting-edge recombinant DNA techniques, parasite transfection, FACS analysis, reporter gene assays, fluorescence microscopy, and western blot, southern blot and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analyses. The position also requires an active role in general laboratory maintenance. 

Function/Duties of Position
  • Recombinant DNA and general molecular biology techniques.
  • Parasite cell culture and transfections into parasites.
  • Lab maintenance, e.g. ordering of supplies, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

  • 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.

  • Proven track record for independent experimental design and interpretation of results.

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biological sciences, genetics, chemistry, chemistry, or parasitology.
  • 1 to 2 years of demonstrated experience independently working with microorganisms (non-model organisms preferred). 

  • Demonstrated experience with genetic screens, and demonstrated skills in basic molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA isolation, cloning, gel electrophoresis, PCR, western blot analysis), and microscopy.

Additional Details

Hours are flexible.  Hire is expected to work 40 hours per week, but some weekend and overtime work may be required, as needed for completion of specific tasks and experiments. Potential exposure to Leishmania parasites, which are human pathogens.

Benefits 

  • Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
  • $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
  • Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
  • Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
  • Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
  • 9 paid holidays per year.
  • Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Childcare service discounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts to local and major businesses.
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.eduEmployment Type: OTHER

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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a distinguished institution under the industry of higher education and healthcare, specifically in the field of medical science. Based in Portland, Oregon, US, it maintains a reputation for promoting research, teaching, patient care, and outreach. Established in 1887, OHSU has continually sought to redefine the parameters of healthcare delivery and biomedical discovery through its expansive catalog of programs and initiatives. A galvanizing mission drives OHSU: to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation, and leadership in health care, education, and research.

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Year founded

1887

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