Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Research Associate Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-29710 Position Category Research Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Research Department CEDAR - Knight Cancer Institute Salary Range Range minimum: $61,318/year. Starting salary will be determined based on education, experience, and internal equity at the time of offer FTE 1.00 Schedule Monday through Friday Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm plus occasional nights and weekends HR Mission Academics Drug Testable Yes Department Overview

Overview: The Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) center is a collaborative institution within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. At CEDAR our mission is to detect and stop lethal cancers at the earliest stage because early detection saves lives. This is an ambitious goal, one that requires novelty, creativity, and innovation. We are comprised of biologists, chemists, biomedical engineers, computationalists, and clinicians conducting groundbreaking translational cancer research to help people maintain a high quality of life and reduce cancer mortality, to create a global early detection community, and to have a positive impact on the Oregon economy.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity: CEDAR is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together on multiple projects. We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because defeating cancer requires out-of-the-box thinking and new perspectives. Our research is milestone driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differentlyWe SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellenceWe work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone Function/Duties of Position

CEDAR funds its own research projects, expediting the process of discovery. Our research is milestone-driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.

 

We are currently hiring at the level of Senior Research Associate with expertise in Bioengineering, Bioprinting and Microfabrication to work in the following areas: 

3D bioprinting – the candidate will work with extrusion printers, DLP printers, single-cell printers to attend the different projects of the Hub. Microfluidics  –  design of microfluidic devices using CAD program, printing with a microfluidics printer or use the CNC for microfabrication, prepare and use of silicon wafers, preparation of PDMS and plasma bonding the devices Hydrogel Synthesis – candidate will synthesize gelatin methacryloyl, methacrylated bone hydrogel, and other hydrogels.

 Applicants without a demonstrated track record of professional research outputs post-doctorate degree will be considered at the Research Associate level. 

 

Select references:

Franca CM, Athirasala A, Subbiah R, Tahayeri A, Selvakumar P, Mansoorifar A, Horsophonphong S, Sercia A, Nih L, Bertassoni LE. High-Throughput Bioprinting of Geometrically-Controlled Pre-Vascularized Injectable Microgels for Accelerated Tissue Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater. 2023 Sep;12(22):e2202840. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202202840.Subbiah R, Hipfinger C, Tahayeri A, Athirasala A, Horsophonphong S, Thrivikraman G, França CM, Cunha DA, Mansoorifar A, Zahariev A, Jones JM, Coelho PG, Witek L, Xie H, Guldberg RE, Bertassoni LE. 3D Printing of Microgel-Loaded Modular Microcages as Instructive Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering. Adv Mater. 2020 Sep;32(36):e2001736. doi: 10.1002/adma.202001736.da Costa Sousa MG, de Souza Balbinot G, Subbiah R, Visalakshan RM, Tahayeri A, Verde MEL, Athirasala A, Romanowicz G, Guldberg RE, Bertassoni LE. In vitro development and optimization of cell-laden injectable bioprinted gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) microgels mineralized on the nanoscale. Biomater Adv. 2024 May;159:213805. doi: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213805. Helms HR, Oyama KA, Ware JP, Ibsen SD, Bertassoni LE. Multiplex Single-Cell Bioprinting for Engineering of Heterogeneous Tissue Constructs with Subcellular Spatial Resolution. bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Feb 11:2024.02.01.578499. doi: 10.1101/2024.02.01.578499. Required Qualifications PhD in relevant field and 1 year of relevant experience OR Masters degree in relevant field and 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 9 years of relevant experienceLaboratory experience with tissue engineering, biomineralization, cell culture and hydrogelsTechniques required include stem cell culture, hydrogel synthesis, mechanical testing, electron and fluorescence microscopy, biomineralization, immunohistochemistryUnderstanding of basic chemical principles and laboratory research. Willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and time Ability to analyze short- and long-term project needs Preferred Qualifications 2 or more years in a research position, including at least 1 year of supervisory and project management experiencePrevious experience in 3D printing and microfluidics Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employeesCovered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependentsSeveral retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU25 days a year of paid time off8 days of sick time off Commuter subsidiesTuition reimbursementAccess to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefitsAnnual Merit IncreaseGrowth/Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts to local and major businesses

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All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.