Research Associate (Internal Employment Opportunity)

DepartmentPharmacy Professnl Instr (PHR)

Position TitleResearch Associate

Job TitleResearch Associate (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Appointment TypeAcademic Faculty

Job LocationPortland

Benefits EligibleFull-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

The College of Pharmacy invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Research Associate position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

This position is located in Portland, Oregon.

This position supports DOD, DARPA-funded research to develop a therapeutic regimen for medical countermeasures (MCM) using mRNA-lipid nanoparticles (mRNA-LNP).

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamicmunity of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on. We wee students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into amunity w everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world

More research funding than all public universities in Oregonbined

1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

217k+ alumni worldwide

For more interesting facts about OSU

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

Retirement savings paid by the university.

A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

100% - Research:

Develop clinically relevant formulations for the delivery of the mRNA-LNP.

Screen different formulation platforms and evaluate their feasibility for clinical use.

Synthesize and characterize polymeric hydrogel platforms for the mRNA-LNPs.

Evaluate the efficacy and the safety of the developed formulations in vitro and in vivo models.

Conduct aprehensive pharmacokinetic study to establish a dosing regimen, quantify biodistribution, and model the concentration-time profile in blood and tissue to establish the PK/PD parameters.

Generate and analyze data and contribute to scientific manuscripts.

Assist in lab management, ordering materials, and training.

Maintain laboratory notebooks, protocols, and reagents to maximize the efficient use of resources

Work collaboratively with lab members, co-workers, and faculty to ensure an environment that is safe, respectful, and weing.

What You Will Need

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, Drug delivery and formulation, Nanotherapeutics for cancer treatment, or related field.

Record of publications in internationally recognized journals.

Demonstrated effective oral and writtenmunication skills, and ability to engage respectfully with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; tfore, the incumbent must successfullyplete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

Strong background in drug formulations with emphasis on polymer drug delivery systems and their use as nanotherapeutic delivery agents.

Strong background in polymer synthesis and characterization, pharmacokinetics, and PK/PD study design and modeling.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work will be performed in office and laboratory spaces with potential exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials. In addition, the position requires the operation of scientific instruments and work with animals, w t is an increased risk of injury. The work schedule can require non-standard hours (evening and/or weekend work).

Pay MethodSalary

Pay Period1st through the last day of the month

Pay DateLast working day of the month

Rmended Full-Time Salary RangeSalary ismensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Link to Position Description

115772

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberP09097UF

Number of Vacancies1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date07/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date05/13/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date05/20/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this searchCompetitive / Internal

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When ing you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Adam Alani

adam.alanioregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employermitted to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has critical or security-sensitive responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our including the section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relationsoregonstate.edu.