Research Project Manager (Temporary Position) in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Research Project Manager (Temporary Position)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-40322
Position Category: Research
Job Type: Research
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Posting Department: Division of Oncological Sciences - Knight Cancer Institute
Posting Salary Range: $72,446 - 120,765 per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday through Friday
Posting Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm plus occasional nights and weekends
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

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. We¿d love for you to join us!

The primary mission of the Division of Oncological Sciences at OHSU's 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 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

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 women’s 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master's in relevant field AND 3 year of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of Bachelor's in relevant field in conjunction with training and experience may be considered May require specific experience in particular area of research
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and complete tasks in 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 and collaboratively with internal and external research partners
• Excellent interpersonal interaction skills both on the phone, by email, and in person
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• Skills in meeting facilitation and agenda management

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Additional Details

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

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