Research Project Manager (Temporary Position)

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer treatment and research led by Dr. Brian Druker whose development of Gleevec transformed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from a fatal disease to a manageable one and proved that targeted therapies can work. The institute focuses on precision oncology the early detection prevention and treatment of cancer and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its caregivers researchers and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: we are bold we are supportive and we work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it. Wed love for you to join us!

The primary mission of the Division of Oncological Sciences at OHSUs Knight Cancer Institute is to better understand cancer through basic translational and population-based research that improves cancer prevention detection and treatments for all. Our community of faculty trainees and staff brings together scientists from a broad range of disciplines and works collaboratively to advance innovation and translate discoveries from the lab into meaningful impacts for cancer patients and our community.

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

• We act BOLDLYBreakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science exploring new frontiers and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each otherRespect 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
  

The primary purpose of the Lab/Consortium Manager (temporary) is to provide oversight of the Lab and its staff members working jointly with the PI on research projects as assigned with a focus on womens health and cancer. This individual will coordinate multiple simultaneous research collaborations within a large consortium completing tasks in a timely manner while managing competing priorities across multiple transdisciplinary research projects. Drawing on an understanding of basic epidemiologic principles of study design data collection and quality control as well as working knowledge of statistical analyses of epidemiologic data this person will contribute to the design of research studies procedures and day-to-day operations supporting research goals and grant commitments including ensuring regulatory compliance. With expert knowledge of research practices this person will direct and teach others in methodology/Standard Operating Procedures.

This role requires excellent written and verbal communication analytical and organizational skills as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external research partners. Strong interpersonal skills whether by phone email or in person and the ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships are essential as is skill in meeting facilitation and agenda management. The Lab/Consortium Manager also will have the opportunity to contribute scientifically to ongoing projects by helping to write proposals and manuscripts and aid in data analysis.

• Masters in relevant field AND3 year of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of Bachelors in relevant field in conjunction with training and experience may be considered May require specific experience in particular area of research
• Ability tocoordinate multiple projects simultaneously and complete tasksin a timely manner
• Understanding of basic epidemiologic principles of study design and data collection and quality control
• Working knowledge of statistical analyses of epidemiologic data
• Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills:both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently andcollaboratively with internal and external research partners
• Excellentinterpersonal interactionskillsboth on the phone by emailand in person
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• Skills in meeting facilitation and agenda management

• Experience in Epidemiology Psychology Sociology Public Health Data Science or other related fields
• Experience with databases containing epidemiologic data
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Access Word and PowerPoint) on Window OS. Ability to accurately type 60wpm
• Working knowledge of SAS and/or R
• Understanding of IRB processes and human subjects research regulations (e.g. HIPAA informed consent)
• Exposure to data sharing agreement requirements

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

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