Research Assistant 1

Department Overview

The salary range for this position is $23.18 - $33.02 per hour. Commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.


The lab of Dr. Karen Tonsfeldt in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting for Research Assistant I. This supervised position will support ongoing studies into neuroendocrine control of reproduction using a mouse model. Candidate should have at least one year of experience with basic lab tasks including dishwashing, autoclaving, solution prep, maintaining records and notes, and compliance with IACUC, IBC, and chemical safety. At least 6 months of experience performing neuroscience research, including mouse handling, husbandry, in-lab PCR genotyping, and collecting and analyzing estrous cycling data. Some molecular biology experience is desired, including cloning and RNA isolation.

Function/Duties of Position

• Assist with routine laboratory practices such as solution making, animal (rodent) handling and care, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology. Must demonstrate laboratory animal practice consistent with approved protocols and regulations provided by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
• Must be able to keep detailed, meaningful records of performed tasks especially as it related to animal care and use.
• Prepare and maintain research protocols (animal, IBC, chemical safety, etc) and assist with data management, related to manuscript and grant formatting, and submission.
• Must be able to keep detailed, meaningful records of experimental protocols with excellent organizational skills.
• Order supplies and be responsible for maintaining lab inventory and general lab maintenance such as interaction with vendors when equipment repair is needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with major courses in field of research such as biological science field; OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR 4 years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Prior laboratory experience with basic skills including using pipettes, balance meter, and making solutions/dilutions.
• Excellent computer & organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal sciences, Neuroscience, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience supporting in vivo research with laboratory animals, molecular/cellular biology, animal physiology or endocrinology.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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