Research Interns (Student Professional/Technical Worker)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in learning more about Research for the State of Oregon? Are you passionate about using data and technology to solve real world problems? Do you want technical experience to list on your resume? Then apply to the DCBS 2026 Summer Research Internship, we are looking to hire two interns! Please note the job posting displays the full-time salary amount. These are part-time positions that work 20 hours a week at a salary of $21.90 per hour. Recruitment Timeline: These dates are approximate and are subject to change. Recruitment closes: April 23, 2026 1st round interviews: May 6-7, 2026 2nd round interviews: May 13-14, 2026 Start date: June 15, 2026 Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. Here’s what you will do: As a DCBS Intern, you will partner with State of Oregon professionals and work on DCBS projects to create process improvements for the agency. Each intern will gain knowledge and grow skills necessary to be a State of Oregon professional. Interns will learn how to apply for future jobs and participate in networking opportunities across the State of Oregon. The Research Interns will be assigned to do one of the following: Translate Research reports from Statistical Analysis System (SAS) to R and validate the reports; assist the team with redesigning the claims cost model; and assist with setting up version control for RStudio projects within the Research team. OR Assist with updating an OSHA web tool that assists employers in calculating the cost of a workplace injury and the impact on business profitability. This includes updating research methodology, compiling data, and calculating worker injury cost estimates. This internship will run from June 15, 2026 to August 20, 2026. The scheduled hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will be located in Labor and Industries building at 350 Winter St NE Salem, OR. Due to the nature of the duties performed by this position, remote work is not available.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in college at least half time at the time of application OR Be at least 18 years of age by the time the program starts on June 15, 2025.
• Pursuing an undergrad degree in data science/analytics
• Demonstrated proficiency with R
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft computer applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present information
• Skills in team engagement; problem-solving and resolution
• Excellent attention to detail and aptitude for working with data.
• Working knowledge of research concepts and methodologies
• Experience working on technical projects and/or computer science/research classes

Responsibilities

• Translate Research reports from Statistical Analysis System (SAS) to R and validate the reports
• Assist the team with redesigning the claims cost model
• Assist with setting up version control for RStudio projects within the Research team
• Assist with updating an OSHA web tool that assists employers in calculating the cost of a workplace injury and the impact on business profitability
• Updating research methodology
• Compiling data
• Calculating worker injury cost estimates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed