Research Assistant
Job Description
Research Assistant
US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID: 2026-41397
Position Category: Research
Job Type: Research
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Neurology
Posting Salary Range: $23.18 - $33.02
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: M-F
Posting Hours: Between 8am- 5pm
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: NoFunction/Duties of Position
Research assistant to work ongoing experiments using animal models of aging and neurodegenerative disease to evaluate potential neurotherapeutics. Position will involve mouse handling and colony maintenance, mouse tissue collection, cell culture and some wet lab bench work as well as processing of human processing of human blood samples, maintenance of biorepository and shipping of samples to other investigators. Previous experience with these responsibilities is preferred.
Personnel will need to work at lab benches and desks for up to 3 hours at a time. Ability to perform repetitive lab manipulations and move lab equipment under 25 lbs with accommodation. Personal protective equipment must be worn as required and will be provided. (Gloves, mask/respirator, eyewear, lab coat, etc). Must be able to communicate easily with co-workers, assist and instruct other lab members with new methods.
*Please include a cover letter with your application.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in any field; OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR 4 years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Wet lab experience
- Animal handling experience
- Cell culture experience
- Experience working with human samples
Additional Details
- Typical schedule: M-F, work hours within 8am-5pm window
- Work schedule may vary depending on job requirements
- May have regular exposure to noise and interruptions
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job Details
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Company Oregon Health & Science University
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Address 97239 Portland, Oregon, United States
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