Non-OHSU Student Worker

Department Overview:

This non-OHSU student worker position will work in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with duties supporting all missions of OHSU. EHS oversees/manages programs and policies aimed at minimizing safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks to the OHSU community. This position will provide support for various EHS projects under the supervision, direction and support of EHS program managers and subject matter experts. The mix of on-site and work-from-home responsibilities are dependent on the exact role and duties assigned but are approximately 70% on-site and 30% work-from-home.

Function/Duties of Position:

Assigned tasks include, but are not limited to:

• surveying equipment such as emergency eyewashes, chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, deionized water systems
• inventorying chemicals and spaces,
• updating information for the SciShield database, 
• performing or shadowing inspections using paper or electronic checklists (e.g., Sentact, SciShield), 
• certifying/testing equipment, 
• data/document management and recordkeeping 
• communicating with customers and other assigned tasks.

Tasks assigned to non-OHSU student workers provide an introduction to EHS as a profession and experience that can lead to careers in EHS in addition to highly transferable skills applicable to a variety of fields.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma; OR Equivalent
• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours)

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Time Management skills, include timeliness, dependability, and ability to consistently meet deadlines. 
• Comfort and familiarity with computers, Microsoft and iOS applications.
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well without direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of coursework in physical/life sciences and associated lab courses.
• Moderate experience using all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Visio. 
• Proficiency in calendaring and email application such as Outlook.
• Project Management skills

Additional Details:

This position requires between 10 and 20 hours per week on a consistent basis, with approximately 30% of work at a computer and 70% work in the field. Occasional travel to OHSU site locations in the Portland metro area may be required. Chemical, physical and biological hazards may be encountered, and the employee must be able to evaluate the exposure potential to ensure health and safety.

All are welcome: 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.