Undergraduate Student Worker

Department Overview

At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we strive to make an impact in our community by delivering excellence in our dental care facilities, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while enhancing the knowledge of our inclusive dental professionals and leaders. We value each and every one of our professionals by providing a welcoming work environment and industry leading benefits. Our department's working locations are nestled in Portland's beautiful South Waterfront making it a convenient commute location. Our Skourtes Tower facility in the Robertson Life Sciences Building houses both our School of Dentistry and our patient clinics, providing sweeping views of the city and an unmatched setting for education, research, and exemplary oral health care.

To learn more about the School of Dentistry click: OHSU School of Dentistry  

Function/Duties of Position

Under direct supervision, primarily performs basic research or lab activities similar to a Research Assistant 1 or Lab Aide Research at the OHSU-SOD will include not only basic bench work in the laboratory but also learning how to design experiments:

• Independently using instrumentation and performing basic laboratory techniques such as pipetting and buffering solutions with a pH meter
• Generating and analyzing data from experiments and collected health surveys
• The summer will include lab meetings and learning how to keep a lab notebook and daily log of activities 

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered undergraduate program of a minimum of 6 credit hours
• Demonstratable record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance
• Demonstrate ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions in English
• One year of high school level sciences such as biology or chemistry
• Know how to use basic instrumentation in a laboratory and calculate basic math equations used to make buffers

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]