Job Description

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer treatment and research, led by Dr. Brian Druker, whose development of Gleevec transformed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from a fatal disease to a manageable one and proved that targeted therapies can work. The institute focuses on precision oncology, the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its caregivers, researchers, and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: we are bold, we are supportive, and we work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it. We¿d love for you to join us!

The mission of the Early Detection Clinical Research group is to help detect and stop lethal cancers at the earliest stage because early detection saves lives. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism to build a successful organization by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together.

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

The Student Worker supports clinical research activities, including communicating with potential and enrolled research participants, assisting with eligibility information and appointment scheduling, and completing research data entry. The position also assists with research sample preparation, transportation, packaging, and shipping; conducts annual participant follow-up; and may support community outreach and enrollment events.

This position is not a summer position.

Required Qualifications

Enrolled in, or on vacation from, or otherwise registered in:

• High School, OR
• Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours), OR
• Graduate Program minimum 4.5 credit hours)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) on Window OS.
• Must provide excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

Additional Details

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

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Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu