Research Project Manager

Department Overview

The Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

Function/Duties of Position

Independently contribute to ongoing research using the nonhuman primate as a model. Responsible for project management for several major projects in multiple divisions at ONPRC. Direct all studies assigned to the Collaborative Research Unit. Contribute to all stages of research projects, including animal research, protocol designs, IACUC applications, manuscript preparation, presentation of data at national meetings, assist in the writing of grant proposal and execute molecular biology and histochemistry related experiments. Direct reports of 2-4 technical staff. 

 

Oversight

• Oversee daily activities of staff and trainees.
• Provide guidance on study design and implementation of experimental design in NHPs and rodents. 
• Communicate with collaborators including external research sponsors.
• Work independently and in small group settings, and assist others in the laboratory with their procedures.

Project Management

• Maintain regulatory compliance with IACUC and IBC and EHS, and radiation safety.
• Develop and submit AUC/APF, ARF, and other Service Request forms. Facilitate DUAs, MTAs, and contracts with OHSU bodies and collaborators.
• Schedule and oversee certification and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain inventories of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Lab purchasing.
• Development of lab SOPs.
• International shipment of dangerous goods.
• Cleaning laboratory glassware and equipment, preparing solutions, and disposing of biohazardous waste following standard laboratory protocols.
• Maintain overall laboratory cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Review monthly budgets with Dr. Weiss.

Technical Research

• Acquisition of neuroimaging data (MRI and PET) using Siemens and GE scanners exercising judgment and taking independent action as needed.
• Rodent and NHP neurosurgery, sedation and physiological monitoring, blood collection, and other specimen collections.
• Conduct checks of animal health and coordinate animal care with veterinary staff.
• Assume responsibility for specific components of research projects including ex vivo tissue collection, dissection, and processing including sectioning using cryostat and sliding microtome, staining using immunohistochemical techniques, microscopy and cell counts.

Computational Analysis

• Quantification and analysis of neuroimaging scans using FSL, PMOD, and ANTs software implemented in Linux computing environments.
• Quantification and analysis of microscopy data using FIJI, CellSens, and other software.
• Statistical analysis using software packages such as PRISM and R-studio.
• Development and maintenance of databases.

Report/Grant/Manuscript Preparation and Communication

• Present scientific methods and results to internal and external audiences in both written and oral formats.
• Contribute to the design of research studies and procedures, including grant preparation, progress reports, and manuscript writing.
• Actively participate in education and outreach programs, representing the lab in both ONPRC and public settings.
•  Attend professional meetings when financial resources permit travel.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's in relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Equivalent combination of Bachelor's in relevant field in conjunction with training and experience may be considered.
• Strong communication skills including use and meaning of scientific terminology, in both written and oral formats, with a demonstrated publication record.
• Experience working both independently and in a small group settings with a variety of diverse staff and collaborators.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, EndNote, Linux computing environments, neuroimaging software (FSL, PMOD, ANTs), statistical packages (PRISM, R-studio).
• Experience with database construction and management.
• Familiarity with compliance standards associated with IACUC, IBC, and EHS.
• Ability to maintain inventories of laboratory supplies and e