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 

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 

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in High school or an undergraduate program with a minimum of 6 credit hours
• Demonstratable record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance
• Know how to use basic instrumentation in a laboratory and calculate basic math equations used to make buffers

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.