Student Worker - No Experience Required
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Department OverviewThe Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) center is a collaborative institution within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. At CEDAR our mission is to detect and stop lethal cancers at the earliest stage because early detection saves lives. This is an ambitious goal, one that requires novelty, creativity, and innovation. We are comprised of biologists, chemists, biomedical engineers, computationalists, and clinicians conducting groundbreaking translational cancer research to help people maintain a high quality of life and reduce cancer mortality, to create a global early detection community, and to have a positive impact on the Oregon economy.CEDAR is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together on multiple projects. We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because defeating cancer requires out-of-the-box thinking and new perspectives. Our research is milestone driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.We are seeking a student worker that is pursuing a degree in a biology or engineering related field, preferably bioengineering. No experience required, but preferable that they have experience with bioprinting. Key responsibilities are: Assisting with bioprinting, microscopy, image analysis, data analysis, materials and reagent preparation, and lab maintenance tasks.Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:* We act BOLDLY-Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently* We SUPPORT each other-Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence* We work as a CONNECTED team-We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it aloneFunction/Duties of PositionADMINISTRATIVEUnder direct supervision, primarily provides general administrative support for a project, team, or work unit. Similar to an Office Clerk or Specialist*. May also include some basic data entry and report generation. .RESEARCHUnder direct supervision, primarily performs basic research or lab activities similar to a Research Assistant 1 or Lab Aide.Required QualificationsEducation* Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in one od below* High School, OR* Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours)* Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)Preferred QualificationsExperice* Tissue engineering* Biofabrication of materials* General research experienceJob Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Basic lab technique* Capacity to think critically* Willingness to learnAdditional DetailsApply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.#linkedin #indeed #knightcancerjobs #knightresearchandlabjobs #knightstudentjobsAll are welcomeOregon 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-###-#### or ...@ohsu.edu.