Careers & Internships

Employment within the OHSU office of Technology Transfer and Business Development (TTBD)

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a nationally-renowned health and research university. Not only is OHSU Oregon's only academic health center, but it's also Portland's largest employer. The TTBD office manages and assesses the commercial potential of research and innovative ideas to bring research from the laboratory to the marketplace for public benefit. Our staff members are the most important asset in our pursuit to provide exceptional research and community service. Team members enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, as well as a challenging and dynamic work environment. To search for career opportunities within OHSU or TTBD please go to: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/services/human-resources/

 

Internship Opportunities at TTBD

The next recruitment period for the internship program has been postponed. More details to come.

Technology Transfer and Business Development interns provide a valuable service by assisting with technology development and the transition of technology from laboratory to market for the benefit of the public. In return, interns gain valuable knowledge and skills that can be applied in a wide range of professions. Past TTBD interns have gone on to pursue careers in technology transfer, patent law, and startup development.

Show TTBD Intern Testimonials

"I loved my time learning about the licensing of OHSU technologies. While at TTBD, I was given several projects to work on related to a specific technology. I also participated in TTBD meetings and seminars, as well as interacted with TTBD staff and OHSU inventors. The projects gave me an understanding of how new technologies are evaluated and marketed, and working with staff and inventors gave me a feel for the skills needed in tech transfer. I would absolutely recommend interning at TTBD for anyone interested in learning how to apply science, law or business to commercializing academic research."
- Kimberly Griffin, PhD

"The TTBD internship is an enlightening, must have experience for graduate students and postdocs who want to learn about the process of taking scientific discoveries from the bench into the public domain. The opportunity to participate in discussions about intellectual property, technology evaluation, and the process of commercialization, often with members of the biotech community, has expanded my perspective of basic and translational research. The project phase of the internship allowed me to get hands-on experience working with scientists and technology transfer professionals to market new technologies to potential commercial partners that would distribute these products to the community. This internship was one of my most valuable career development experiences."
- Khoa Tran, PhD