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Oregon Health & Science University

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Great people trying to do the right thing. - Anonymous employee Oregon Health & Science University Employee Review

4.0
Nov 8, 2012
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Pros

They pay a competitive salary and promote from within. The environment is collaborative and congenial.

Cons

The location is a drawback -- no parking, and public transit isn't always ideal. Because they promote from within so much, it's difficult to break in to the mid-level jobs from the outside. Lack of state funding can make the economic environment volatile. Work-life balance can be greatly dependent upon your immediate supervisor.

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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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