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Oregon Health & Science University · 20 hours ago

Research Assistant 1

positionPortland, OR
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Oregon Health & Science University is conducting research in cell biology focusing on maternal health issues. They are seeking a Research Assistant to perform various laboratory tasks including tissue dissection, DNA purification, and data presentation.

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Responsibilities

Microscopic and gross tissue dissection, preservation, processing, sectioning
DNA purification, genotyping, MaxiPreps, PCR reactions, western blotting
Design of experiments, preparation, interpretation and presentation of data
Immunohistochemical staining methods, western blotting, ELISA
Primary cell culture
Excel type database maintenance
Ordering and organizing lab stocks

Qualification

DNA purificationPCR reactionsWestern blottingPrimary cell cultureImmunohistochemical stainingExperiment designData presentationExcel database maintenanceTissue dissectionLab organization

Required

Bachelor's degree with major courses in field of research, biology, or chemistry
Associate's degree and 2 years relevant experience

Company

Oregon Health & Science University

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OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.
dateFounded in 1887
location
Portland, Oregon, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.ohsu.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (132)
2023 (121)
2022 (132)
2021 (109)
2020 (103)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$36.6M
Key Investors
U.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesHyundai Hope On Wheels
2024-09-25Grant
2022-11-21Grant· $4.7M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

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Tarek Salaway
Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
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Lawrence Furnstahl
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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