Research Engineer 3

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

The 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.

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 alone
  
  

Function/Duties of Position

As a Research Engineer 3 you will be part of a multidisciplinary team developing single cell sequencing technologies for developing personalized cancer immunotherapies. The incumbent is expected to work under minimal supervision and guidance with independence in the lab. Major responsibilities will include leading the engineering subteam, experimental planning, data analysis, and integration with the larger team to meet deadlines. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of mechanical engineering for prototyping, LabVIEW hardware automation, physics of ultrasound acoustics, single cell sequencing, and molecular biology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team by planning experiments to improve the function of the current system.
• Acoustic transducer optimization
• Software engineering using LabVIEW for automation of an motorized stage, microscope, acoustic transducer, and microscope imaging.
• Maintain the current system to ensure continuous data collection.
• Contribute to overall method development including molecular biology for single cell sequencing.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education & experience:

• Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• An understanding of and previous experience with cancer biology
• LabVIEW software competency
• 3D modeling and part production through 3D printing and CNC
• Microscopy expertise
• Familiarity with single-cell sequencing molecular biology
• Acoustic physics knowledge
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad engineering expertise
• Intermediate skills with CAD / CAM softwares
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer programing languages to enable programming for robotic equipment
  
  

Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses
  

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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.