Research Technician: Infectious Disease & Bioinformatics

Western University of Health Sciences; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon invites applications for a Research Technician. The role offers hands-on experience in infectious disease, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, supporting the PI and team on federally funded projects.

This part-time position (1-10 hours per week) emphasizes careful data collection, maintenance of snail colonies, safety, and a collaborative, humanistic campus culture that values student and staff growth.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic laboratory technique and safety.
• Excellent organizational and notetaking skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experimental design and preparation.
• Assist with data interpretation and analysis.
• Assist with maintenance of snail breeding colonies.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Laboratory technique

Organizational skills

Notetaking skills

Commitment to humanism

Education

Work-study eligibility

Job description

Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon invites applications for a Research Technician. The role offers hands-on experience in infectious disease, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, supporting the PI and team on federally funded projects.

This part-time position (1-10 hours per week) emphasizes careful data collection, maintenance of snail colonies, safety, and a collaborative, humanistic campus culture that values student and staff growth.