Evidence Synthesis Trainee

Department Overview:

As a part of this work, the EPC completes comparative effectiveness reviews, meta-analyses, technology assessments, and clinical guideline development.

May assist with meeting notes and managing systematic review software. This is an hourly position. Hours to be arranged based on project needs and mutual schedules.

Function/Duties of Position:

• Build and maintain EndNote libraries (bibliographic databases), and coding procedures to enable production of deliverables at the end of each project.

Coordinate with student workers to maintain organized records and locate, print, and articles.

• Develop, maintain, and complete data tables using Excel, Word, or other software. Perform quality checks. Contribute to development of graphics and/or analyses that present results and aid interpretation.
• Assist team members with: reading scientific articles in medical journals for potential inclusion in reports; extracting specific information from articles into data tables; performing quality checks of data; and assessing the quality of evidence.
• Assist with preparations for meetings. Weekly participation in meetings with various teams.
• Record and compile disposition of comments from expert reviewers, quality check.
• Format reports and manuscripts for submission to government agencies, other funders, and scientific journals and produce slide presentations in PowerPoint. Follow multiple style guides for formatting and copyediting of reports and manuscripts.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in relevant field OR
• Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Familiarity with systematic reviews, or clinical or health services research.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Ability to work independently within a team structure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to attend to detail and perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Courses in epidemiology, research methods, statistics, and/or scientific or technical writing preferred.
• 1-2 years of research experience.
• Familiarity with scientific literature.
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Experience using reference management or systematic review software (e.g., EndNote, Distiller, Covidence).

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.