Top 102 Investigator Jobs in Portland Or

Research Assistant
Portland State University —Portland, OR
- $68,016 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
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Contract Background Investigator - Oregon (Portland)
ADC LTD NM —Portland, OR
- Contract
- Mid-level
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Fraud Investigator
Banner Bank —Lake Oswego, OR
- $30.34 - $35.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Research Data Analyst 3
Oregon Health & Science University —Portland, OR
- $66,310 - $110,510 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Digital Forensics Investigator
Washington County, OR —Beaverton, OR
- $110,215.08 - $133,929.84 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Wellness program
Archaeologist Principal Investigator /Field Director
True Environmental —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Master's degree
- Business development experience
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Associate Attorney- Relocation Required
Parnall Law —Portland, OR
- $200,000 - $400,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- In-person
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Crisis Mental Health Specialist in The Dalles, Oregon
Mid-Columbia Center for Living —Portland, OR
- $5,569.21 - $7,606.11 a month
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Northern CA, OR, WA, MT, ID)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals —Portland, OR
- $160,000 - $240,000 a year
- Medicine
- RN License
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Legal Administrative Specialist
US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys —Portland, OR
- $54,370 - $86,461 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
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As Needed Field Investigator- Portland, OR
J T Becker & Co Inc —Portland, OR
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Flexible schedule
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Surveillance Investigator II
Command Investigations, LLC —Portland, OR
- $22 - $30 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Interim Asset Protection - Agent - Portland Distribution Center
Nordstrom —Portland, OR
- $27.20 - $28.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
9d
Civil Rights Paralegal II Supporting the US Attorney's Office
FSA Federal —Portland, OR
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Loss Prevention Training Specialist
TJ Maxx —Beaverton, OR
- $21.90 - $27.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Private Investigator Part Time
Photofax, Inc —Portland, OR
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Travel reimbursement
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Assistant Federal Public Defender
Oregon Federal Public Defender —Portland, OR
- $88,848 - $197,100 a year
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Proposal Manager
Portland State University —Portland, OR
- $65,100 - $81,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Health insurance
Staff Archaeologist/ Cultural Resources Specialist
Arcadis —Portland, OR
- $70,800 - $106,200 a year
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
SPA Departmental Research Administrator
Portland State University —Portland, OR
- $58,596 - $63,048 a year
- Multiple hires
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Customer service
- Health insurance
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Research Assistant

Portland State University -
Portland, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,016 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Evaluation research
Microsoft Excel
Academic research projects
Presentation software
Data management
Editing

Full Job Description

Position Details

Proposed Start Date

08/03/2026

Rank

L - Research Assistant

Working Title

Research Assistant

Position Number

D93375

Representation

AU - AAUP

Faculty Type

Fixed Term Research/Grant

Fixed Term End Date:

06/30/2028

Position FTE

Variable between .5 and 1.0 FTE, starting at 1.0 FTE

Term of Service

12 month

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The College of Education is built for educators and counselors who believe the system can be different, and they are ready to lead that change. The college believes that your goals matter—and so does your life beyond school. Our inclusive programs are designed for people balancing work, family, and ambition while preparing for meaningful careers in education and community leadership. Whether you want to teach, counsel, or lead, you’ll gain the knowledge, practical experience, and community connections to make a lasting difference where it matters most.

Position Summary

This position will serve in a research role in developing and executing research activities of the US DOE Institute of Educational Science grant, Transition Coalition Self-Study+

The Research Assistant position is associated with a funded research grant, Transition Coalition Self-Study+ (TCSS+) in the Department of Leadership, Learning, & Counseling. The Research Assistant position will support several essential research activities to occur during the last two years of the project (2026-2027 and 2027-2028).

This full time (1.0 FTE) position requires a team-based individual with strong communication skills, both written and verbal and experience coordinating research projects, including recruitment, data collection, summarizing data, and using analyzed data to inform the final intervention. Day to day oversight and assigning of work is the responsibility of Dr. Mary Morningstar, the research principal investigator.

Primary Activity

R - Research

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
One (1) or more years of experience with research support
Demonstrated ability to develop, edit and enhance existing research procedures and systems with supervision
Strong administrative skills exhibited through knowledge of Microsoft Suite (word, excel, power point)
Demonstrated ability to perform focused research or evaluation tasks including data
management and online data collection
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in education or related field
Ability to acknowledge, encourage, and celebrate differences
Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct

Key Cultural Competencies

Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Professional Standards of Conduct

At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be $68,016 (at 1.0 FTE), but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Application Instructions

Additional Information

This is an on campus position. Upon completion of the training period, the supervisor may permit one day of remote work per week.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references. References will be contacted only if you are selected as finalist.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?

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