Lab Research Assistant – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Oregon Health & Science University; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 66,420,000 - 94,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for full-time employees

Life insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Holiday pay & discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Cohen Lab in Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry. The role includes mammalian cell culture, rodent handling, protein expression, cloning, and buffer prep, with an independent project on ADP-ribosylation and ubiquitylation.

The position involves lab management tasks, reagent procurement, and coordinating equipment use. Schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional evenings or weekends; located on the Portland campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Associate's degree with 3 years of relevant experience or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and speech.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a positive, productive manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong self-motivation, integrity, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mammalian cell culture maintenance and rodent handling.
• Bacterial protein expression and buffer preparation.
• Molecular cloning and project execution on ADP-ribosylation/ubiquitylation.
• Provide lab management support: ordering and organizing reagents and maintaining stocks.
• Support collaborative Cohen/Pruneda lab research efforts.
• Coordinate use of lab equipment and space with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organization

Lab coordination

Education

Bachelor's in relevant field

Associate's + 3 years experience

4 years relevant experience

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Cohen Lab in Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry. The role includes mammalian cell culture, rodent handling, protein expression, cloning, and buffer prep, with an independent project on ADP-ribosylation and ubiquitylation.

The position involves lab management tasks, reagent procurement, and coordinating equipment use. Schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional evenings or weekends; located on the Portland campus.