Research Assistant 2

Unclassified - Portland, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

About the position

The Research Assistant 2 position at Oregon Health & Science University involves performing a variety of laboratory procedures essential for research in molecular biology. The successful candidate will engage in techniques such as virus production, primer design, PCR, western blotting, DNA gel electrophoresis, mammalian cell culture, and flow cytometry. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, as the assistant will be responsible for collecting, recording, organizing, and verifying the accuracy of data. Keeping detailed and accurate laboratory records is crucial, and the assistant will tabulate data, perform statistical calculations, and prepare charts, graphs, and reports. The use of software applications to assemble, manipulate, format, and compare sequencing information is also expected, along with querying publicly available databases for genomic information. Additionally, the assistant will assist in the preparation of figures, tables, and reports for publications and grants, and will perform preliminary interpretation of results to ensure consistency with experimental goals. The role also includes performing functional drug screening and/or CRISPR/Cas9 library screens on primary human peripheral blood samples and cell lines. The assistant will be expected to read relevant literature and actively participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions. There may be opportunities to present data in a seminar format and at scientific meetings. Maintaining bacterial and tissue cultures for experimental purposes is another key responsibility, along with ordering chemicals, reagents, and other laboratory supplies. The assistant will operate a variety of instruments and scientific equipment, contributing to the overall success of the research team.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures such as molecular biology techniques, virus production, primer design, PCR, western blotting, DNA gel electrophoresis, mammalian cell culture, and flow cytometry.
• Collect, record, organize and verify the accuracy of data; keep detailed and accurate laboratory records.
• Tabulate data, perform statistical calculations, prepare charts, graphs and reports.
• Use software applications to assemble, manipulate, format and compare sequencing information.
• Query publicly available databases for genomic information.
• Assist with preparation of figures, tables and reports for publications and grants.
• Perform preliminary interpretation of results and determine whether they are consistent with experimental goals.
• Perform functional drug screening and/or CRISPR/Cas9 library screens on primary human peripheral blood samples and cell lines.
• Read literature applicable to research areas as required and actively participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions.
• Present data to group in a seminar format and/or at scientific meetings.
• Maintain bacterial and tissue cultures for experimental purposes.
• Order chemicals, reagents, and other laboratory supplies as needed.
• Operate a variety of instruments and scientific equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major courses in field of research
• At least 1 year of prior laboratory experience
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) on Windows OS
• Ability to accurately type 60 words per minute.