Research Technician
Join our mission to study human gastrointestinal immunity
We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to investigate the molecular and immunological underpinnings of gastrointestinal inflammation that occurs spontaneously in autoimmune disease and as a result of cancer therapy. Our laboratory is located in the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University. This position provides an opportunity to participate in laboratory-based translational research while supporting laboratory operations. We use a combination of classical immunology techniques and multi-omic approaches including single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics to study the contribution of resident immune populations to gastrointestinal health, spontaneous autoimmune disease, inflammation-associated cancer, and immune toxicities associated with checkpoint inhibitors.
Initial appointments for this role are 24 months and may be extended based on performance and funding. 12-month appointments will be considered for exceptional candidates.
Duties and responsibilities
• Maintain a clinical sample biorepository
• Perform flow cytometry for immune cell analysis from patient samples
• Generate RNA sequencing libraries
• Basic molecular laboratory techniques (cell culture, microscopy, RT-PCR, western blot, etc)
• Conduct experiments with patient-derived intestinal organoids
• Generate preliminary data and figures for lab meetings and grant proposals
• Contribute to manuscript drafts for research publications
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in scientific field (Biology, Human Physiology, Biochemistry) or Associate's degree and at least three years of relevant experience by appointment start date
• 1+ year of laboratory-based research experience
• Strong background in molecular biology
• Formal course work and/or research experience in immunology considered a plus
• Excellent written/oral communication and teamwork skills
• Ideal position for a candidate planning to apply to medical school and/or graduate school in a biomedical sciences field
Learn More
Lab Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/thomas-lab
Job Application link: https://externalcareers-ohsu.icims.com/jobs/33967/research-assistant-2/job?mode=view
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is one of the top-ranked cancer centers in the nation. Our research has led to groundbreaking advances in treatment and prevention. We’ve earned an international reputation for leadership in targeted therapy, precision medicine and early detection.