Description

Non-OHSU Student Worker

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38941
Position Category: Student
Job Type: Student
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time
Posting Department: Vollum Institute- Westbrook Lab
Posting Salary Range: $16.30 per hour
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Flexible, typically within 8:00am - 5:00pm
Posting Hours: Flexible, 10 - 25 hours per week
HR Mission: Research
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview
The Vollum Institute is a privately endowed research institute at Oregon Health & Science University dedicated to basic research that will lead to new treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. Vollum scientists have broad-ranging interests that coalesce around molecular neurobiology and cellular physiology. Their work has transformed the field of neuroscience and, in particular, have provided important advances in the study of synaptic transmission, neuronal development, neurotransmitter transporters, ion channels and the neurobiology of disease.Function/Duties of Position

Under direct supervision, primarily performs basic research or lab activities similar to a Research Assistant 1 or Lab Aide.  

• May perform any routine duties as directed and under the supervision of other study personnel.
• Sample processing, assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, library research, data collection, recording transcription.
• Cleaning/sterilizing lab instruments and surfaces.
• Stocking lab benches with supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in an undergraduate program (minimum 6 credit hours).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to be self-motivated, to prioritize effectively and achieve deadlines.
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze and maintain, in a range of formats, information from a variety of sources, including research publications, web sources, and internal and external contacts.
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature and to maintain research integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Student currently working on a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in research is highly desired.
• Knowledge and application of gathering, compiling, and reporting research information for a peer-reviewed publication.

Additional Details

The student will be working in basic science research, may involve traveling to field research sites, working with lab chemicals, and using research equipment under supervision.

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