Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Research Assistant 2 Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-28724 Position Category Research Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Research Department Cell, Developmental & Cancer Biology FTE 1.00 Schedule M-F, occasional evening/weekends Hours variable, typically 9am - 5:30pm with occasional evening work HR Mission School of Medicine Drug Testable No Function/Duties of Position

Become a member of a vibrant research team under the joint-direct supervision of Principal Investigators Drs. Melissa Wong, a stem cell biologist and cancer researcher in the OHSU Department of Cell, Developmental and Cancer Biology, and Alison Skalet, an ocular surgeon and cancer researcher at the Casey Eye Institute at OHSU. Participate in ongoing efforts to understand tumor behavior and phenotypes at the molecular and cellular level. Participate in a collaborative research project between the two investigators that focuses on uveal melanoma and a novel population of circulating cells. We will work with murine cancer models, human clinical samples and collaborate with a host of specialized laboratories within the auspices of the Knight Cancer Institute and OHSU Basic Sciences.

 

Performance Results

Is action-oriented, makes sound decisions, and is accountable for resultsHas functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishmentSeeks feedback from others and is receptive to talking about shortcomings

Personal Effectiveness

Is direct and truthfulAccepts constructive direction and acts to implement requestsAdapts quickly to changes in work assignments and workflowSeeks new information and adapts behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions

Inclusion, Collaboration and Teamwork

Acts as a team player and is cooperativeGains trust and support of peersFosters open dialogue Required Qualifications Bachelor's in relevant field OR  Associate's AND  3 years of relevant experience OR  4 years of relevant experience OR  Equivalent combination of training and experienceAbility to prioritize multiple tasks at one timeMust have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.Must be proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint).Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships Animal experience a plus Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in BiologyA minimum of 2 years of basic science research experience Additional Details

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