Research Project Coordinator

Research Project Coordinator Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2026-41988 Position Category Research Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Research Department Research Operations - Knight Cancer Institute Salary Range $60,674 - $101,130 per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity FTE 1.00 Schedule Monday through Friday 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! 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 Our Commitment to Diversity: KCI is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together on multiple projects. We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because defeating cancer requires out-of-the-box thinking and new perspectives. Our research is milestone-driven to ensure each project meets its stated goals. Function/Duties of Position As the Laboratory Operations Coordinator for Knight Cancer Institute (KCI) you will be part of a collaborative team focusing on general laboratory support critical to the KCI mission. Under general supervision, you will support KCI research by maintaining KCI laboratories, ensuring research regulatory compliance, procuring supplies, procuring and maintaining equipment, and assisting in research activities. You will coordinate projects by actively managing expectations, milestones, and deliverables through facilitation and coordination of steps. You will also help design, implement, and evaluate various projects. You will provide specialized administrative support, design and conduct training, and recommend and develop processes and tools to support objectives. You will use innovation and problem-solving and may help to implement improved organization and laboratory workflows. You will have a detailed knowledge of all aspects of laboratory research, and you will be comfortable working both individually and in highly collaborative teams. You will possess excellent coordination, organization, and interpersonal skills. Duties include: Always exemplifies and promotes KCI culture Under general supervision, supports and participates in general laboratory techniques Assists in maintaining equipment, aliquoting reagents, banking cell lines, and other laboratory support duties Assists in ordering and receiving supplies, services, minor and capital equipment Facilitates KCI researchers’ efficient use of space, supplies, and equipment Manages general supply inventory and ensures it is properly recorded and stored Assists in the organization of laboratory workspace, including cold storage Assists in managing hazardous wastes and ensures compliance with OHSU laboratory safety regulations Serves as a liaison to OHSU entities including but not limited to Procurement, Facilities, CBRE, and Environmental Health & Safety. Is a source of general laboratory information for KCI researchers Provides stability and continuity of knowledge as people and projects change Meets regularly with lab managers to identify potential synergies and reduce inefficiencies across the lab Innovation and problem-solving ability required Key support for lab and researchers in areas such as troubleshooting issues and coordination of different people/departments; may provide recommendations and process/tools development to support objectives Designs and conducts lab-related trainings Designs and implements projects with active management of expectations, timelines, and deliverables through facilitation and coordination of steps Serves as a standing member of the SciOps Committee Presents to administration, faculty, SciOps, and Lab Ops team meetings Provides specialized administrative support or day-to-day administration of a broad range of programs and activities of a research center Required Qualifications Masters Degree in a relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience Experience in a research laboratory setting Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills: both written and verbal Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems Preferred Qualifications Master's in a relevant field AND at least 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience Experience in laboratory management Additional Details Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV. 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 208 hours of PTO per year 8 days of sick time off 9 paid holidays per year Commuter subsidies Tuition reimbursement Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits Annual Merit Increase Growth/Development Opportunities Employee discounts to local and major businesses #linkedin #indeed #knightcancerjobs #knightresearchandlabjobs #knightresearchprojectjobs #knightnews 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.edu Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com