• Job Description

  Req#: 29023

  Department Overview

  Overview: The Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) center is a collaborative institution within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. At CEDAR our mission is to detect and stop lethal cancers at the earliest stage because early detection saves lives. This is an ambitious goal, one that requires novelty, creativity, and innovation. We are comprised of biologists, chemists, biomedical engineers, computationalists, and clinicians conducting groundbreaking translational cancer research to help people maintain a high quality of life and reduce cancer mortality, to create a global early detection community, and to have a positive impact on the Oregon economy.

  Our Commitment to Diversity: CEDAR is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together on multiple projects. We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because defeating cancer requires out-of-the-box thinking and new perspectives. Our research is milestone driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.

  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

  We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Research Project Coordinator, Entry to support CEDAR’s Specimen and Data Repository by coordinating the collection and banking of biological samples and data. These samples and the associated data will be a resource for researchers within CEDAR to support the innovation of new early detection technologies.

  In this role you will work closely with the Research Project Coordinator for the CEDAR Specimen and Data Repository to ensure regulatory compliance, manage researcher requests for samples and data, and ensure efficient operations with our clinical collaborators. This position also requires cross training in all repository responsibilities including, but not limited to, clear and timely communication with researchers and clinic staff, transport of clinical samples, and proper processing and storage of multiple sample types. This position also involves patient medical chart review, clinical data accessing, annotation, and querying using the laboratory information management system(s).

  Required skills include – strong documentation skills and attention to detail, the ability to design, implement, and follow repository protocols with limited supervision to ensure that all samples are collected and stored in an appropriate and consistent manner with proper data input and safeguards. Phlebotomy certification is required to train repository staff and assure work on venipuncture, and to enable you to serve as back-up when additional effort for blood draws are needed.

  Required Qualifications

  Education & experience:

  • Bachelor's in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
  • 1 year laboratory research experience
  • 1 year experience processing human samples

  Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
  • Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
  • 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.

  We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
    • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
  • Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
  • 25 days a year of paid time off
  • 8 days of sick time off
  • Commuter subsidies
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
  • Annual Merit Increase
  • Growth/Development Opportunities
  • Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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  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.

• About the company

  Oregon Health & Science University is a public university in Oregon with a main campus, including two hospitals, in Portland, Oregon.

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