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Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.\nFunction/Duties of Position\nA key staff member responsible for coordination and support for specific sections of ongoing and newly funded projects using non-human primates in the study of the immune system, immunodeficiencies, infectious diseases, and specific pathogen free non-human primate projects.\nThe incumbent will have responsibility for managing/coordinating protocols, scheduling procedures with internal and external laboratories, and communications with research and animal program units. They will be responsible for preparation of written reports, regulatory documentation, laboratory/image analysis, and materials for manuscripts/grants. They will also be responsible for developing and maintaining study budgets to ensure support for over 1000 rhesus macaques encompassing >75 new and ongoing research projects.\nThe incumbent will also contribute to the development and refinement of research related tools, imaging, procedures, and analysis. Additionally, the incumbent will be directly involved in the onboarding and training of new and current IDR staff. Individual must have excellent skills with behavior training, data collection, data entry, and reporting of research findings in written and oral formats to local and national collaborators.\nSpecialized Area of Responsibility\nAssist with specialized projects and procedures including but not limited to coordination with multiple research groups to help ensure that the >75 research protocols involving typically >1000 rhesus and >100,000 procedures expected each year are appropriately organized and scheduled in ways that allow for them to be performed successfully, efficiently, and safely.\nCoordinate with the veterinary, animal care, surgical, and principle investigative staff to facilitate project expectations, schedules, and progress.\nProvide feedback to investigative staff on progress and project goals.\nResponsible for coordinating with offsite laboratories for data analysis of biomedical samples.\nPerform and train collaborators on the use of fluorescence imaging technology. Requires exceptional level of technical ability, safety training, and detailed knowledge primate anatomy and physiology.\nAssist 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.\nMaintain 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.\nPrepare various reports containing descriptive and analytical data, evaluate data that may be submitted for publication or contribution to grant application(s), progress reports, etc. \nResponsible for developing and maintaining study budgets as well as ensuring inventory needs are met.\nFacilitate communication, training, and oversite of research assistants.\nTechnical skills\nPerform a variety of laboratory procedures, including cell separation, immunoassays, cell staining, flow cytometry, and cell culture.\nPerform minor surgical biopsy sampling, BALs, blood, and other minor procedures and sample collection on non-human primates.\nPerform anesthetic monitoring of non-human primates.\nDrug and antibody administration.\nLaboratory Management and Administration\nResponsible for maintaining laboratory inventory, ordering, and supply restocking.\nShipping and handling of animal tissues to various support laboratories.\nMake reagent solutions; routine laboratory and equipment maintenance. \nData Analysis and Presentation\nAnalyze and summarize data from ongoing projects and SPF breeding colonies.\nTrack and report milestones.\nPresent research findings to fellow researchers and external departments.\nMaintain accurate records of data obtained during research.\nOther duties as assigned.\nRequired Qualifications\nMaster's in relevant field AND1 year of relevant experience. OR\n\nEquivalent combination of training and experience.\n\nSkills and Abilities\nAbility to communicate effectively, including use and meaning of scientific terminology, in both written and oral formats.\nAbility to work both independently and in a small group setting.\nWorking knowledge (6 months relevant work experience) of Microsoft Excel, Word.\nDemonstrated independence and competence to perform data management and analysis of research finding, including use of spreadsheets, graphics and statistical programs.\nAbility to interact in a positive and productive manner, and to work efficiently and skillfully with a variety of diverse staff.\nAbility to prioritize work demands, and coordinate research protocols with other staff.\nOrganizational skills and careful attention to details to satisfactorily perform job duties requiring procedural steps to be consistent and completed fully and timely.\nDetailed record keeping, cataloging of samples, data entry and statistical analysis, laboratory maintenance, autoclaving and use of sterile techniques. \nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal sciences, immunology or pathology.\n3+ years of experience doing laboratory work performing immunoassays and cell separation techniques.\n\nExperience in managing labs or research units, training and supervising of students and RAs.\n\nHas a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience in molecular/cellular biology, animal, and/or invivo research.\n\nMaintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and equipment.\nExperience with geriatric, infant, or immune compromised, and ABSL3 level non-human primates.\nAdditional Details\nSalary position. Work schedule is routinely Monday - Friday (from 7:30am to 4:00pm) to start, and may shift to a 4-10s schedule after training period. Evening and weekend work may be required by scope of the position.\nWorking Conditions\nWork performed in laboratory setting, with potential risk of exposure to chemicals and ultra-low freezers. Work in areas where there is risk of exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals (NHP) or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids. Work where there is risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and sanitizing chemicals.\nPhysical Demands and Equipment\nMust be able to lift and move equipment/items/animals weighing up to 50lbs; work in a biosafety hood for long periods; physical dexterity to work in areas that may have slippery conditions and ability to manipulate existing animal housing. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time (4+hours/day); ability to kneel/lift/reach for short periods of time.\nBenefits\nHealthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.\n$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.\nTwo separate above market pension plans to choose from.\nPaid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.\nExtended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.\n9 paid holidays per year.\nSubstantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.\nEmployee Assistance Program.\nChildcare service discounts.\nTuition reimbursement.\nEmployee discounts to local and major businesses.\nWhy apply to OHSU?\nWe 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.\nAll are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. 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