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Managing junior lab members: on-boarding and introduction to essential lab functions
Designing and executing experiments; identifying, testing, and implementing novel experimental and organizational procedures in the lab, collecting, analyzing, and quantifying data;
Assist with IACUC/IRB renewals, submitting amendments as needed for ongoing research in the laboratory. Ensure laboratory compliance with EHS policies.
Co-author manuscripts for peer reviewed publication. Support grant applications for funding of the research laboratory.
Attending and presenting research at lab meetings, seminars and conferences.
Responsibilities
PhD in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR
Master's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 9 years of relevant experience
Experience in an academic biomedical research laboratory using mouse models and advanced analyses including omics approaches.
Demonstrated ability to lead a project with agency and independence.
Demonstrated facility with mouse modeling, mouse genetics, colony management.
Demonstrated ability in analysis of high dimensional data, e.g. transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics.
Demonstrated competence in analysis of biological pathways using human and/or murine biospecimens (histology, ELISA, preparation of samples for advanced omics analysis) and complementary studies using in vitro systems including genetic manipulation of primary cells, tissues, and cell lines.
Ability to design, execute, troubleshoot and interpret experiments.
Ability to master OHSU specific administrative systems for laboratory functions including IACUC, IRB, IBC, ordering, compliance, etc.
Ability to organize the laboratory records and inventory.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Ability to work in a team environment.