Description

Research Assistant 2

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38383
Position Category: Research
Job Type: Research
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Department of Pediatrics
Posting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, education and internal equity. Minimum: $18.91, Midpoint: $23.64, Maximum: $28.37 per hour.
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: There will be requirements for weekend or after-hours work as individual projects and experiments necessitate.
Posting Hours: This position requires 40 hours a week during typical working hours.
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

The laboratory of Brian Scottoline at the Pape Family Pediatric Research Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR is seeking a Research Assistant 2 to help with our exciting work delineating biological functions of human milk beyond nutrition. In conjunction with the adjacent and collaborating laboratory of Sarah Andres we are interested in discovering the effects of and mechanisms for human milk in promoting intestinal epithelial and gut-associated immune system function.

 

Function/Duties of Position

We are looking for dynamic, organized, self-starters with a bachelor's degree to help us make new discoveries. Experience in a lab setting with molecular and/or cell biology, cell culture, imaging, and conducting experiments are desired, along with an inquisitive and creative mind.

 

You will get training and experience with cutting edge molecular biology techniques, -omics data and approaches, imaging techniques, and more. You will apply these techniques to identitfy components of human milk that modulate and drive iintestinal epithelial development and function using novel patient-derived enteroids and unique patient-derived samples. An interest in biomedical research, post-graduate training, and acquiring research-related skills is desired. Our translational research bridges the divide between basic mechanistic research and patient care. In addition to basic research skills training, our team prioritizes career development. Come learn and discover with us!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working as part of a team
• Working independently
• Working in dynamic, stimulating environment
• Dynamic
• Organized
• Self-starter
• Willing to learn new skills
• Flexible
• Good time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Inquisitive
• Persistent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Biomedical research laboratory experience
• Molecular biology
• Biochemistry
• Cell culture techniques
• Bioinformatic experience
• Microscopy
• Immunostaining

Additional Details

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