Research Specialist

Research Specialist at Providence Portland Medical Center- Full-Time, Day Schedule 

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

Free, convenient, and ample parking

TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)

Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income

Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.  Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap

Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year 

Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.

Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

The Study Start-up Specialist will function under the supervision of the Research Program Manager, assisting with study start-up and ongoing document management. This includes, but is not limited to: completion and distribution of start-up forms; coordination, tracking, and follow-up of internal start-up processes; professional communication with both internal and external customers; and ongoing document management for the Providence Cancer Institute's clinical research department. 

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years document management or relevant administrative/clerical/office experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree


• Healthcare and/or research experience.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.