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Oregon Health & Science University

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Senior Research Assistant - Senior Research Assistant Oregon Health & Science University Employee Review

3.0
Mar 14, 2018
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Pros

There are a few brilliant minds trying to make OHSU a great place. It is variable from manager to manager but seems to be a fairly good focus on work-life balance. OHSU tries to create employee incentives to be healthy. Good dental coverage.

Cons

1) The parking situation is a nightmare. Yes OHSU incentives and subsidizes public transport but this is not enough. The wait-list is long and employees most in need of parking will never get parking. 2) Limited shared resources 3) If involved in Knight Cancer Research, disagree with the KCRB building design. The design for modern, wide-open, flexible space is adapted from the tech industry and is an outdated trend. Not to mention it will not facilitate good science. 4) Nightmare during inclement weather

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

When you get settled in the right department they will fight for you. Good benefits, decent pay, lots of unionization.

Cons

Upward growth is really slow

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4.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Outstanding mission-driven organization with exceptionally talented, collaborative colleagues. I had the opportunity to work on cutting-edge ophthalmology clinical trials with multidisciplinary teams who genuinely cared about advancing patient care. The work was intellectually stimulating, there were many opportunities to learn, and I appreciated the culture of scientific curiosity and collaboration within the Casey Eye Institute.

Cons

Like many academic medical centers, organizational priorities can shift quickly with changes in funding. Decision-making can be slow, communication during organizational changes could be improved, and career advancement opportunities may be limited outside of traditional academic pathways. Funding uncertainty can affect long-term job stability for research staff.

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