Research Associate at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

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.


Research Associate

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31891
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

• Management of lab inventory and equipment.
• Management of SOPs, IACUC protocols, and lab compliance and training records.
• Perform complete assay of auditory function in both awake (middle ear muscle reflex, distortion product otoacoustic emissions) and anesthetized (envelope following response, auditory brainstem response, distortion product otoacoustic emissions) mice.
• Assist with survival surgeries (implanting a headplate and/or middle ear surgery).
• Dissection of cochlear tissue, immunolabeling, and confocal microscopy.
• Train new laboratory personnel on techniques.
• Animal husbandry.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 3 year of experience with Master’s Degree
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous experience managing a laboratory, including preparing SOPs, IACUC protocols, and handling lab compliance issues.
• Experience with performing auditory assays including middle ear muscle reflex, auditory brainstem responses, distortion product otoacoustic emissions, and envelope following responses.
• Experience with cochlear whole-mount dissections and immunolabeling.
• Training of new laboratory staff and students.

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