Research Assistant 2

Job Listing ID:

4458921

Job Title:

Research Assistant 2

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

03/23/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Research Assistant 2

US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2025-36926

Position Category:

Research

Job Type:

Research

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Chemical Physiology & Biochemistry

Posting Salary Range:

$23.18•$33.02 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Monday•Friday; occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Posting Hours:

Variable, typically 8:00am•6:00pm

HR Mission:

School of Medicine

Drug Testable:

No Department Overview The Frank Lab at OHSU is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant 2 (RA 2) to conduct chemistry research on developing chemical probes to interrogate cannabinoid signaling processes. Specifically, the RA 2 will synthesize organic compounds and apply them in an interdisciplinary project studying cannabinoid-opioid signaling processes in the brain. This NIDA-funded project utilizes organic chemistry, cell culture, fluorescence imaging, and electrophysiology experiments to make new discoveries. This position is specifically tailored for chemical synthesis. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in organic chemistry or chemical biology and more than one year of experience working in a research lab environment in Chemistry. Basic knowledge of chemical reaction planning, setup, work-up, purification, and characterization is required. In addition to research responsibilities, the position involves lab management tasks, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, routine cleaning, stocking reagents, and more. Function/Duties of Position Perform research experiments and analyze results for project within the lab. Write-up experimental data and manuscripts. Lab managerial duties: maintain lab equipment, supplies, and space, ordering. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's in relevant field; OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR 4 years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training and experience. Basic knowledge of organic chemistry, reaction planning, setup-up, work-up, purification, and characterization. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or Related Field. 1+ year experience working on an independent project in a research lab environment. 1+ year experience working on an independent project in a chemistry lab environment. Demonstrated success completing research projects. Proven ability to conduct research experiments. Familiarity with experimental design, including replicates, controls and reproducibility Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

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Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A