SUMMARY

This position will assist in the lab of Dr. Michael Heinrich, performing research of cancer treatment agents that target significant aspects of tumor biology. Please see our website for more info and our recent publications: http://www.heinrich-corless.net

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protein expression and western blot analysis
• Mammalian cell tissue culture
• DNA preparation, extraction, and PCR amplification
• DNA sequencing and sequence analysis
• Site-directed mutagenesis, cloning, plasmid construction
• Media and buffer preparation, standard laboratory chores

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates for this position need to have some laboratory experience, preferably in any of the duties listed above. High degree of integrity and proficiency in sterile technique is required for maintaining cell lines, experimental troubleshooting, and data analysis.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or microbiology with at least 1 year of laboratory experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English, written and spoken.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be able to calculate drug concentrations, cell numbers, molarity, make dilutions, etc. as they pertain to duties listed above.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.) required

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to troubleshoot technical problems pertaining to duties listed above

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

Please apply online at http://www.pvarf.org and include a CV and cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Portland VA Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, or age.