Non OHSU Student Worker

About the Department

The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences is an independent research institute within OHSU dedicated to health and safety in the workplace. The Institute receives its base funding from the Oregon Workers' Compensation Fund and leverages this funding to secure federal government grants in basic, clinical, and applied research. We perform biomedical and occupational research aimed at promoting health and reducing disease and disability among workers, particularly in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing data, either in the lab or in the field.
• Conducting data entry and validation.
• Conducting literature reviews.
• Learning to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity.
• Performing routine duties as directed and under the supervision of other study personnel.

Applied Science/Fieldwork

• Traveling to field research sites: may span a diverse range of domestic and regional sites to support research activities (e.g., focus group facilitation, environmental scans, community forums, consenting individuals, data collection, etc.).
• Assisting with outreach (mailings, website, etc.).

Requirements

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or otherwise registered in an Undergraduate program (minimum 6 credit hours).
• Experience with the technical side of public health and medicine.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to be self-motivated, prioritize effectively, and achieve deadlines.
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and maintain information from a variety of sources, including research publications and web sources.
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature and to maintain research integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Student currently working on a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in research.
• Knowledge of web development, cloud systems, and AI-enabled applications.
• Ability to understand and explain technical language/systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Azure.

About OHSU

We are Oregon's only public academic health center, leading groundbreaking research and training the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we offer opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations, striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution.