Research Project Coordinator
Company: OHSU
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Department Overview
The Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) at Oregon Health &
Science University (OHSU) has assembled a multidisciplinary team of
scientists to respond to serious viral disease threats, including
AIDS, chronic viral infection-associated diseases, newly emerging
viral diseases and infectious diseases of the elderly. Our programs
are intended to span the continuum between basic and clinical
science, in which discoveries are rapidly advanced from the level
of molecular and cellular biology through animal models and
ultimately into clinical testing. The development of this unique
program in immunology and virology provides an important training
opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at OHSU.
This is why an important part of our mission is the training of
young scientists in newer academic disciplines emerging at the
Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute.
Function/Duties of Position
* Assist with ed projects and procedures including but not limited
to coordination with multiple research groups to help ensure that
the typically > 30 research protocols involving typically >
200 rhesus and > 30,000 procedures a year are appropriately
organized and scheduled in ways that allow for them to be
successfully performed by Smedley Lab personnel and associated
collaborating groups
* Maintain and expand the computational informatics program,
including setting up, and trouble-shooting software on laboratory
computers, training internal and external collaborators,
understanding unit needs/requirements, development and testing of
applications to meet the needs and documentation of the use and
utility of the various tools
* Develop and coordinate Mathmatica data platform with internal and
external collaborators
* Coordinate with the veterinary, animal care, surgical, Dr. Jeremy
Smedley, and collaborating investigators to facilitate project
expectations, schedules, and progress
* Provide feedback to Dr. Jeremy Smedley, fellow laboratory staff,
and associated collaborators on progress and project goals
* Responsible for coordinating with offsite laboratories for data
analysis of biomedical samples
* Assist with scheduling, coordination, and space management for
the animals to ensure appropriate procedure/surgery/necropsy space
is available, labs are able to process samples, and housing is
appropriate for the experimental protocols
* Maintain working knowledge of regulations set forth by the USDA,
IACUC, AAALAC, and other agency guidelines that govern research in
non-human primates and ensure regulatory compliance
* Prepare various reports containing descriptive and analytical
data, evaluate data that may be submitted for publication or
contribution to grant application(s), progress reports, etc.
* Responsible for developing and maintaining study budgets as well
as ensuring inventory needs are met
* Facilitate communication, training, and oversite of research
assistants
* Intimate contact and working relationship with geriatic, infant,
or immune compromised, and ABSL3 level non-human primates
Required Qualifications
Education:
* Master's in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience.
OR
* Equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience:
* Has a minimum of 1 years of laboratory experience in
molecular/cellular biology, animal, and/or invivo research.
* May require specific experience in particular area of
research.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
* Ability to communicate effectively, including use and meaning of
scientific terminology, in both written and oral formats;
* Ability to work both independently and in a small group
setting;
* Working knowledge (6 months relevant work experience) of
Microsoft Excel, Word.
* Demonstrated independence and competence to perform data
management and analysis of research finding, including use of
spreadsheets, graphics and statistical programs;
* Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner, and to
work efficiently and skillfully with a variety of diverse
staff;
* Ability to prioritize work demands, and coordinate research
protocols with other staff;
* Organizational skills and careful attention to details to
satisfactorily perform job duties requiring procedural steps to be
consistent and completed fully and timely.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
* Master's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal
sciences, immunology or pathology.
Experience:
* 3 years laboratory work experience performing immunoassays and
cell separation techniques. Experience in managing labs or research
units, training and supervising of students and RA's. Experience
managing and developing software program platforms.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
* Maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and equipment;
experience with geriatric, infant, or immune compromised, and ABSL3
level non-human primates.
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. As
an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in
Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19.
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