Department Overview

The Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has assembled a multidisciplinary team of scientists to respond to serious viral disease threats, including AIDS, chronic viral infection-associated diseases, newly emerging viral diseases and infectious diseases of the elderly. Our programs are intended to span the continuum between basic and clinical science, in which discoveries are rapidly advanced from the level of molecular and cellular biology through animal models and ultimately into clinical testing. The development of this unique program in immunology and virology provides an important training opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at OHSU. This is why an important part of our mission is the training of young scientists in newer academic disciplines emerging at the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute.

Function/Duties of Position

The Streblow lab works to elucidate mechanisms of viral pathogenesis for the development of vaccines and antivirals. We utilize tissue culture systems as well as mouse and nonhuman primate models to investigate alphaviruses, zika virus and cytomegalovirus.

Responsible for management, coordination, and support for ongoing and funded projects for the Streblow Lab located on the West Campus of OHSU. Responsibility for managing/coordinating protocols, scheduling procedures with multiple research projects. Responsible for inventory, budgeting and procurement to ensure that the Streblow Lab has the supplies/equipment needed to successfully conduct its research. Performing a variety of laboratory procedures, including cell separation, immunoassays, antiviral assays, and cell culture. Collection, data entry, and statistical analysis of data and reporting of research findings in written and oral formats. General lab support duties, including maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, maintaining viral and cell stocks, and autoclaving and disposal of waste. May provide supervision to staff. Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in relevant field AND 3 years relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination Bachelors in relevant field in conjunction with training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including use and meaning of scientific terminology
• Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word.
• Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner, and to work efficiently and skillfully with a variety of diverse 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, ordering and laboratory experience, autoclaving and use of sterile techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• May require specific experience in particular area of research.
• Ordering; coordination of projects and staff; laboratory experience.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.