Research Project Coordinator

Oregon Health & Science University • Beaverton, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

A 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. The 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. The 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.

Requirements

• Master's in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience. OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 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.
• Detailed record keeping, cataloging of samples, data entry and statistical analysis, laboratory maintenance, autoclaving and use of sterile techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal sciences, immunology or pathology.
• 3+ years of experience doing laboratory work performing immunoassays and cell separation techniques.
• Experience in managing labs or research units, training and supervising of students and RAs.
• Has a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience in molecular/cellular biology, animal, and/or invivo research.
• Maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Experience with geriatric, infant, or immune compromised, and ABSL3 level non-human primates.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Coordinate with the veterinary, animal care, surgical, and principle investigative staff to facilitate project expectations, schedules, and progress.
• Provide feedback to investigative staff on progress and project goals.
• Responsible for coordinating with offsite laboratories for data analysis of biomedical samples.
• Perform and train collaborators on the use of fluorescence imaging technology.
• 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.
• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures, including cell separation, immunoassays, cell staining, flow cytometry, and cell culture.
• Perform minor surgical biopsy sampling, BALs, blood, and other minor procedures and sample collection on non-human primates.
• Perform anesthetic monitoring of non-human primates.
• Drug and antibody administration.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory inventory, ordering, and supply restocking.
• Shipping and handling of animal tissues to various support laboratories.
• Make reagent solutions; routine laboratory and equipment maintenance.
• Analyze and summarize data from ongoing projects and SPF breeding colonies.
• Track and report milestones.
• Present research findings to fellow researchers and external departments.
• Maintain accurate records of data obtained during research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level