This position assists with the coordination and implementation of clinical trials and research projects in the Department of Neurology under the Layton Aging & Alzheimer's Disease Center and ORCATECH, which contribute national and international efforts to understand aging, research promising treatments for Alzheimer's disease, develop technologies for health assessment and patient support, as well as genetics, neuroimaging and pathology.
The primary focus of this position is the assessment of older adults to provide data for various research projects. These assessments include neurocognitive evaluations, questionnaires, medical history, and functional assessments of daily activities. These assessments can occur in a participant’s home, in –clinics at OHSU, or virtually. Additional duties related to the implementation of research trials include, but are not limited to: assisting with participant recruitment, determining study eligibility for research volunteers, obtaining informed consent, and facilitating study enrollment; participating in regulatory compliance; entering data; collecting and mailing saliva specimens; assisting with training other staff members.
Research participants are older adults, so the ability to interact patiently and respectfully with elderly volunteers is essential. This position requires initiative and independent performance of complex and detail-oriented duties while working closely with investigators and other study staff. Travel in personal vehicle to homes of senior volunteers around Portland Metro area may be required (mileage reimbursed).
Exercises good judgment according to existing guidelines (e.g., Good Clinical Practice and HIPAA) to determine appropriate actions within institutional groups (e.g., Institutional Review Board) to recognize adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated study problems and appropriately reports to senior staff.
**Please attach a cover letter that explains your interest and qualifications for this role.
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