Research Assistant

Research Assistant 2

US-OR-Beaverton

The Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and a 2‑mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

This position will support the ongoing and newly funded research projects in the Infectious Disease Resource laboratory in the Division of Pathobiology at the Oregon National Primate Research Center of OHSU. The incumbent will perform a variety of hands‑on procedures with non‑human primates and will assist and perform laboratory procedures. Additional duties include sample collection, data entry, and reporting of observations to supervisors.

The assistant will contribute to general lab support duties, including cleaning, stocking and maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment.

• Preparation and collection of blood, urine, feces, hair, lymph node, bone marrow, mucosal swabs, and other samples within the scope of infectious disease research.
• Shipping and handling of animal tissues to various support laboratories.
• Administration of anti‑retroviral therapy, antibody therapy, drugs, and sedatives to non‑human primates.
• Assist with surgeries of non‑human primates (including scheduling, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, aseptic technique, and administration of drugs) and assistance with necropsies.
• Assist with specialized projects including, but not limited to, stem cell transplants, gastrointestinal parasite free animals, and ABSL3 work.
• Facilitate social environmental enrichment of and clinical support for non‑human primates.

• Prepare various reports containing descriptive and analytical data, evaluate data that may be submitted for clinical evaluations, SOPs, publications or contributions to grant application(s), progress reports, etc.

• Maintain accurate records of data obtained during research.
• Analyze and summarize data from ongoing projects and SPF breeding colonies.
• Schedule procedures, communicate changes, review for compliance, and update documentation.

• Order reagents, supplies, and equipment.
• Make reagent solutions; routine equipment maintenance, cleaning, and preparation for procedures.
• Perform laboratory assays such as chemistry panels, complete blood cell counts (CBCs), PBMC isolation, etc.
• Participate in meetings, facilitate communications, and support teammates within group and associated collaborators.

Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree with major courses in the field of research such as biological science.
• Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively, including use and meaning of scientific terminology, in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting.
• 6 months relevant work experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated independence and competence to perform data management and analysis of research findings, including use of spreadsheets, graphics, and statistical programs.
• Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner, and to work efficiently and skillfully with a variety of diverse staff.
• Ability to prioritize work demands, and coordinate research protocols with other staff.
• Organizational skills and careful attention to detail to satisfactorily perform job duties requiring procedural steps to be consistent and completed fully and timely.
• Detailed record keeping, cataloging of samples, data entry, statistical analysis, laboratory maintenance, autoclaving and use of sterile techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Sciences, Immunology, Pathology or similar.
• Demonstrated…