Research Assistant - Part Time

Portland VA Research Foundation • Portland, OR

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the position is to carry out light and electron microscopic immunohistochemistry and protein analysis on rodent brain tissue.
This is a Part-Time position (10-15 hours/week) with an anticipated starting date in May 2026.

Requirements

• Previous experience using a transmission electron microscope
• Previous experience carrying out western immunoblotting
• Previous experience using Image Pro Plus software
• Previous experience conducting statistical analysis using JMP software
• Previous experience writing up results for possible future publication
• High School degree or equivalent required
• Basic math skills to make up required solutions
• Must be familiar with spreadsheets
• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.

Nice To Haves

• Co-Author on previous publication

Responsibilities

• Carry out light and electron microscopic immunolabeling on rodent brain tissue, taking light and electron microscopic images to be analyzed using Image Pro Plus software, and conduct statistical analysis using JMP software.
• Carry out western blot procedure and data analysis using Image Pro Plus software and conduct statistical analysis using JMP software.
• Write up results for possible future publication.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED