Research Associate

Department Overview:

OHSU Dermatology is located in the Center for Health & Healing on the South Waterfront in Portland, Oregon. The Department of Dermatology is dedicated to providing our patients the best and most innovative dermatologic care for the broad range of skin, hair, nail, and mucous membrane disorders.

 

The OHSU Dermatology Research Division merges basic, clinical and translational research in epithelial cell cancers and dermatologic diseases. Our basic and clinician-scientists are committed to innovative research on cancer and inflammation of skin with an impact on understanding causes and improving future treatment of muco-cutaneous diseases and providing more effective patient care.

Function/Duties of Position:

The person who fills this position will work to investigate improved treatments for melanoma and other cancers with the goal of enabling translational studies. Research projects include studies of methods for identifying melanoma signatures in the blood and collaboration with other groups performing similar projects. The ability to independently design and implement experiments, to take primary responsibility for a mouse colony, and to contribute to the management of laboratory operations will be expected of this person.

 

The Research Associate will design and implement projects, carrying out advanced protocols, including cell culture, basic molecular biology (DNA, RNA and protein extraction from blood, tissue and saliva, sequencing, design and validation of sequencing and qPCR primers, simple cloning), protein analysis by Western blot, and flow cytometry; will analyze sequencing data; and will contribute to manuscripts, grant applications, and protocols. The Research Associate will help manage the Lab’s mouse colony, work on mouse experiments, breeding, and related work and projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in a biomedical research lab, including experimental mouse/rodent handling experience.

• Competent math skills, experience with MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field - major courses in biology and chemistry.
• Knowledge of next generation sequencing data analysis.

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.