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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!

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 Program Technician 1 provides functional direction and comprehensive oversight of the Maxson-Braun Joint Lab Program, the OHSU Internal Medicine Residency Research Program, and the Braun MPN Program, including the myeloid tumor board. This role requires in-depth knowledge of program regulations, operations, and institutional requirements and carries meaningful responsibility. Research projects and program studies conducted in this position are broad in scope, with recommendations that may significantly shape program direction, policy development, and operational decisions.

Programs are supported and coordinated through developing and implementing workflows and operational plans, monitoring program data, collaborating closely with program directors and staff, and ensuring compliance with governing regulations and institutional standards. Grant applications, budget tracking, procurement, events, travel, reimbursements, and stakeholder relationships are managed through this role as integral components of how these programs run and grow.

The Program Technician 1 also serves as a key liaison and representative to internal partners, external collaborators, and the public. Building and maintaining these relationships is essential to keeping our programs moving forward and aligned with OHSU's commitment to excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of experience administering or coordinating parts or subsets of a project or program
• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the position will substitute for two years of the required experience
• Note: preference in hiring may be given in a special area specific to the position opening
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with researchers, executive leadership, community stakeholders, and team members
• Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment with changing workloads and competing demands
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and develop creative, practical solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat DC, Oracle, project management and database systems; experience with teleconferencing platforms
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to anticipate needs and align task requests within broader organizational objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience coordinating and monitoring programs and operations across research or other dynamic environments
• Experienced in developing and implementing workflows, systems, and tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and program sustainability
• Experience with organization of events, reimbursements, and catering
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate travel arrangements, process travel reimbursements, and expense reconciliations
• Clear understanding of procurement, purchase orders, logistics, and OHSU contract procedures
• Experience working with grant applications and eRA Commons
• Demonstrated ability working with OHSU grants and General Ledger accounts
• Thorough experience managing lab operations
• Experience managing clinical operations
• Experience with post-graduate medical education
• Experience with leukemia research project management, and research operations

Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV. Eligible for remote work 1 day per week.

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 104 hours of vacation time per year (increases over time)
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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Why apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.eduEmployment Type: FULL_TIME