Non-OHSU Student Worker (Undergraduate Student)

Department Overview

The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis, and our School is committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism, and to holding ourselves accountable to this work. The Infectious Diseases Research Unit is based out of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. The group specializes in evaluations of infectious disease, in individual patients and the population as a whole. The group’s experts are national leaders in two rare diseases that predominantly affect the lungs – nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM disease), and bronchiectasis.This is a summer-only position that will support several projects for the IDRU. Research projects include supporting the national Bronchiectasis Research Registry, which includes individuals with either bronchiectasis or nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, clinical trials in NTM disease or bronchiectasis, and other clinical research focusing on infectious diseases. Responsibilities include calling and scheduling participants, performing chart abstraction and data entry, assisting study coordinators during participant research visits (e.g. meeting participants and directing them to the correct locations for research, waiting for participants during procedures, picking up or delivering study supplies (paperwork, kits, shipping labels, etc.)), filing paperwork, stuffing envelopes for recruitment, and other logistical support.

Function/Duties of Position

• Call potential participants to discuss research studies and schedule visits if the participants are interested;
• Perform chart data abstraction from OHSU’s electronic medical record (EMR);
• Enter data into different databases;
• Additional logistical support, such as mailing participants materials or filing documents.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours)

Preferred Qualifications

• Any research experience 

• Experience interacting with research participants

• Experience with literature reviews

• Strong written, verbal comminication and proficeincy in MS Office Suite; meticulous record keeping and organization skills. 

Additional Details

Several days a week, only between Monday-Friday; between 8:30am - 5:00pm (work schedule flexible and will vary depending on study needs)

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.