Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Clinical Research Assistant 2
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2025-32807 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research Portland, OR (Waterfront)
Overview
The CEDAR Clinical Research Coordinator works with a team to manage and conduct early detection clinical trials in a diverse population. This includes working closely with a team of research coordinators to identify and enroll qualified healthy individuals for cancer screening trials, conduct research visits to collect biological speceimens, and return cancer detection results to participants; while ensuring protocol is conducted in accordance with applicable NCI and FDA guidelines. The study coordinator will also assist in developing recruitment plans and assist in outreach events in the community to reach a diverse population for recruitment, and support subsites in Oregon to expand our reach of clinical trials.
Key Responsiblities:
Clinical Trial coordination
Work with regulatory management team and colleagues to adhere to regulations at OHSU for good clinical practices of clinical trials.
Be knowledgeable about clinical research protocols and protocol requirements.
Distribute clinical research related information to appropriate research team / affiliated institutional personnel as applicable. Notify research team and those individuals directly involved in in pertinent areas of clinical research of protocol amendments, revisions, activations, closures and announcements.
Participant Coordination
Participate in recruitment activities to include community outreach and flyer distribution, includes some weekend and evening events.
Contact and enroll subjects by reviewing patient data to determine appropriate eligibility and scheduling eligible participants.
Conduct study visits in adherence with protocol parameters and appropriate training, to include consenting, taking a medical history, and the procurement and processing human biological specimens. Obtain and submit imaging studies, pathology samples as required by sponsor to appropriate reviewers as required by protocol. Review and report adverse events or unanticipated Problems to IRB/study sponsor.
Responsibilities
Education & experience:
Bachelor's in relevant field OR
Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR
3 years of relevant experience OR
Equivalent combination of training and experience
Demonstrated excellent customer service experience
Experience with Microsoft Office
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
Excellent customer service, both on the phone and in person
Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
Keen attention to detail
Strong trouble shooting skills
Qualifications
Education & experience:
Some clinical trial knowledge and research experience
