Research Associate

TheOregon National Primate Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas research and administration buildings indoor and outdoor animal housing and 2-mile perimeter walking path. 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.

The Viral Immunology Core (VIC) of the Oregon National Primate Research Center located at the West Campus of OHSU is looking for a flow cytometry technician. The VIC currently houses two BD FACS Symphonies one Cytek Northern Lights and one BD Fusion cell sorter.

The primary responsibility of this position is to participate in a small team that operates the VICs flow cytometers and assists users with any troubleshooting they may require. These responsibilities include general maintenance calibration trouble-shooting and simple repair of the cytometers (QA) and quality control (QC) of the data before and during data acquisition.

• Work with users to create flow cytometry panels for their individualized research needs.
• Quality Assurance: Routine maintenance of cytometers calibration (compensation matrix CS&T).
• Coordinate repairs of the flow cytometers either internally or with the cytometer manufacturer.
• Reagent ordering and billing.
• Run samples for the users on the flow cytometers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Masters Degree in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR

• Bachelors Degree in relevant fieldAND5 years of relevant experience.

• Must be comfortable using computers (Mac PC).

• Knowledge of flow cytometry and experience in biohazard laboratory.
• Past laboratory experience.
• Experience with designing flow cytometry antibody panels.

This advertised position is full-time (1.0 FTE) in-person at the ONPRC and during regular business hours.

Working Conditions

• Willingness to work with pathogens potentially dangerous to humans.

• Willingness to work in Biosafety Level 2 2 and 3 facilities.

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (possibly including nights and weekends).

Physical Demands and Equipment

• Ability to carry and lift 35-50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 5-8 hours a day.
• Ability to work 4-6 hours using a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and/or N95 respirator.
• Ability to work on a computer up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
• Employees may be required to be vaccinated with but not limited to the following. (compliance is required for employment): Hepatitis B Measles and Tetanus.
• A TB screen with occupational health will be required every 6 to 12 months.

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.