Student Worker

Department Overview

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

Under the supervision of Dr. Emily Huang, the non-OHSU student worker will provide technical administrative support for the BOLI Workforce Development Program in the Huang Safety Climate Lab at the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences.

Function/Duties of Position

• 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.
• May perform any 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.)

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is 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.

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 [email protected]