Research Assistant 1 at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Research Assistant 1

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-37724
Position Category: Research
Job Type: Research
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Posting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

Cell biology research investigating the mechanistic effects of maternal obesity, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes on placental function and mitochondrial respiration in human trophoblast cells in relation to adverse pregnancy outcomes including stillbirth.

Function/Duties of Position

• Microscopic and gross tissue dissection, preservation, processing, sectioning
• DNA purification, genotyping, MaxiPreps, PCR reactions, western blotting
• Design of experiments, preparation, interpretation and presentation of data
• Immunohistochemical staining methods, western blotting, ELISA
• Primary cell culture
• Excel type database maintenance
• Ordering and organizing lab stocks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major courses in field of research, biology, or chemistry

  OR

  Associate’s degree and 2 years relevant experience.

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