Research Project Coordinator, Beaverton, Oregon

Oregon Health & Science University

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Research Project Coordinator

US-OR-Beaverton

Job ID: 2024-29885
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Beaverton, OR

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Education:

• Master's in relevant field AND1 year of relevant experience. OR Equivalent combination of training and experience

Experience:

• 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
• Detailed record keeping, cataloging of samples, data entry and statistical analysis, laboratory maintenance, autoclaving and use of sterile techniques

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal sciences, immunology or pathology

Experience:

• Has a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience in molecular/cellular biology, animal, and/or invivo research
• 3+ years laboratory work performing immunoassays and cell separation techniques
• Experience in managing labs or research units, training and supervising of students and RA’s

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and equipment; experience with geriatic, infant, or immune compromised, and ABSL3 level non-human primates

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