Immunology Research Associate - Lab & Animal Care

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Term life insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Transit discounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University invites a Research Associate to join the Rodda lab, focusing on tissue resident memory B cells and plasma cells in non-lymphoid tissues. The role includes hands-on lab work, animal handling, and collaboration within a team pursuing vaccine and autoimmune research aims.

The ideal candidate has strong immunology background, BSL-2 experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with supervision.

Qualifications

• BSL2 cell culture, PCR, pipetting and antibody staining skills required.
• Tissue processing for flow cytometry or similar assays.
• Efficient organization and management of many tasks over the week with out explicit direction.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot problems in their area of expertise.
• Proficiency with standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Assistance in lab research projects (tissue culture, mouse experiments, human tissue processing, histology).
• Lab management (ordering, dish washing, autoclaving, stock reagents, inventory, safety protocol compliance, personnel onboarding, collaboration resource management, shipping).
• Maintain animal colonies (set up breeders, wean litters, euthanize animals, genotype, update database, communicate with lab members about problems).
• If selected, participate in OHSU PROPEL activities (no more than 5 hours/week), including seminars, short courses, and mentor meetings, to enhance research experience and career development. Apply program insights to research tasks and career planning, meeting key milestones that demonstrate proactive engagement and support professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

BSL2 cell culture

PCR

Pipetting

Antibody staining

Tissue processing for flow cytometry

Lab management

Troubleshooting

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Office software

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University invites a Research Associate to join the Rodda lab, focusing on tissue resident memory B cells and plasma cells in non-lymphoid tissues. The role includes hands-on lab work, animal handling, and collaboration within a team pursuing vaccine and autoimmune research aims.

The ideal candidate has strong immunology background, BSL-2 experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with supervision.