The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences is an independent research institute within OHSU that is dedicated to health and safety in the workplace. The Institute receives its base funding from the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Fund and leverages this base funding to secure federal government grants in basic, clinical, and applied research. We perform biomedical/occupational research and innovation for a healthy workforce, aimed at promoting health and reducing disease and disability among workers across the nation, particularly in Oregon. The Clinical Physiology and Chronobiology Program (CPCP) within the Institute specializes in clinical research on the effects of sleep and circadian rhythms on physiology and pathophysiology in humans.

• Assisting with several multi-day and overnight studies involving measurements of vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight, etc.), vascular imaging (ultrasound), and sleep monitoring (electroencephalogram, actigraphy).
• Recruiting and enrolling study participants. 
• Analyzing study data. 
• Submitting documents to OHSU’s IRB and carrying out administrative tasks. 
• Performing general lab maintenance, including cleaning equipment and the lab facility, taking inventory of supplies, and making database entries.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field OR
• Associates degree AND 2 years relevant experience OR
• 3 years relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of training & experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Discretion when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature to maintain participant confidentiality
• Integrity in regards to interactions with others and in performing research
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze and maintain, in a range of formats, information from a variety of sources, including research publications, web sources, and internal and external contacts
• Ability to work periodic overnight and weekend hours while monitoring research participant

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences
• Experience in clinical research, especially related to human-subjects research
• Specialized experience in exercise science, circadian rhythm or, sleep research
• Specialized experience with computer programing and/or digital media
• Experience working effectively with racially and ethnically diverse populations
• Excellent written and verbal ommunication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting
• Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner with a diverse lab community
• Ability to be self-motivated, prioritize effectively, and achieve deadlines

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.