Data Collection Specialist (Research Analyst 2)

State of Oregon • Street, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Medical Monitoring Project Data Collection Specialist (RA2) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), HIV, STD, TB (HST) Section in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Data Collection Specialist (RA2) to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting an HIV health study through your expertise and independent judgment. As a Data Collection Specialist, you will conduct essential day-to-day activities that strengthen HIV surveillance efforts—recruiting and interviewing study participants, abstracting data from medical records, and ensuring accurate data collection and cleaning. Your work will directly contribute to protecting the health of Oregonians and guiding public health interventions. Join a team committed to early identification and response to health events through surveillance, epidemiology, education, and preventive action. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about public health, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply! For a full review of the position description, please click here. Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures OR Three years’ experience as a research assistant comparable to the work of a Research Analyst 1 OR Two years’ experience using computer applications to help gather, compile, analyze, and report information and statistical data.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English is highly desired.
• Experience recruiting participants for a study via mail, telephone, text, and email.
• Experience maintaining and updating participant databases.
• Experience scheduling interviews and coordinating language interpreters when needed.
• Experience conducting confidential interviews.
• Experience obtaining informed consent from participants.
• Experience linking participants to medical care or ancillary services as needed.
• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• recruiting and interviewing study participants
• abstracting data from medical records
• ensuring accurate data collection and cleaning

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level