The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

 

Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center (CEDAR) is a highly collaborative institution within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. 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 conduct 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 clinical trials are cutting edge and laser focus on the exciting and rapidly evolving area of cancer early detection.

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

This position is not a summer position

• Assist with research coordination of a clinical trial, in the areas of communication with potential and enrolled research participants by calling interested people, collecting information on enrollment eligibility, and scheduling research appointments. Completion of data entry into applicable systems.
• Communication with research participants who have had an early cancer detection test, to notify of a negative cancer detection test result. Completion of data entry into applicable systems.
• Communication with research participants for annual follow up questions to check cancer status. Completion of data entry into applicable systems.
• Opportunities to table at outreach events and assist with community enrollment events.
• May assist with other projects as needed.

Education & experience:

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in High School OR
• Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours) OR
• Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)

 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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

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

 

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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.