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Research Assistant 2
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2025-33388 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research Portland, OR (Waterfront)
Overview
Maintain mouse colonies: breeding, animal husbandry and mouse colony management. Perform animal procedures including injections, health checks, tumor or other measurements, administering drug by mouth, injections, surgery, tissue harvest, and tissue preparation following necropsy.Perform in vivo experiments including cell culture, genotyping, immunohistochemical sample preparation and processing, cell isolation and DNA/RNA purification, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and other biochemistry assays. Perform preliminary interpretation of results to determine whether they are consistent with experimental goals.Collect, record, organize and verify the accuracy of data, keeping detailed and accurate laboratory records; tabulate data, perform calculations, prepare charts, graphs and reports. May assist with preparation of figures, tables and reports for publications and grants. Assist in the daily operation of the lab including hazardous waste disposal, sterilization of equipment, cleaning glassware, general servicing of equipment and ordering lab supplies, and preparation of media and buffers. Assist in design of research experiments and troubleshooting; attend lab meetings and present data; attend group meetings and seminars as relevant.Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field OR Associate's Degree AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience* Computer skills; strong organizational abilities; excellent communication skills; strong data management skills; exceptional attention to detail; ability to multitask; ability to follow direction; must be able to work in a BSL-2 environment; demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision; strong knowledge of laboratory techniques and cell biology.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Bioscience, in-lab training Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
