Description
Research Assistant
US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID: 2026-39730
Position Category: Research
Job Type: Research
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Department of Pediatrics
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No
Department Overview
The Department of Pediatrics is recruiting for a Research Assistant in the Papé Research Institute.
The institute is dedicated to building a state-of-the-art research facility with a focus on studying numerous childhood diseases, such as diabetes, neurological disorders, hemophilia, pediatric cancer and metabolic disorders.
Function/Duties of PositionOur lab focuses on regulation of metabolic pathways in glial and vascular cell types, and how they support neuronal and axonal functioning during brain development, and how they are affected in pathological conditions, with the goal of identifying therapeutic strategies to promote repair process. We use multi -disciplinary approaches to study the biology of glia, integrating molecular and cell signaling, biochemistry, multiplex RNA labelling, immunohistochemistry, tissue imaging, proteomics and transgenic animal models (Exposure to live animals (mice)).
Required Qualifications
- Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Basic molecular and cellular biology methods (DNA, RNA isolation, tissue culture).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- 1-3 years
- Recent graduates with work experience in a research setting.
- Experience with mouse handling is highly desirable.
Additional Details
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