The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition and the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Center provides expert diagnosis and care of individuals with diabetes and complications in our Diabetes Center Clinics, and inpatient service. Our clinical interests include all areas of diabetes care and research. In addition to our commitment to outstanding clinical care, we are also proud of our research programs from basic science research to clinical trials. Our educational mission includes teaching on many levels, including but not limited to our fellowship program Endocrinology and Diabetes. More information is available on our website.

The senior research associate is a highly organized and motivated clinical research professional who directs research operations and administrative efforts of the Busui research team. The position partners with Dr. Busui to establish the program’s focus on diabetes related research across the OHSU community and external partners. The senior research associate is responsible for establishing and formalizing relationships with regional and national collaborators. The position supervises work on multiple ongoing studies related to Diabetes and Diabetes Complications, as well as assisting with management of research grants and contracts in collaboration with administration from the Department of Medicine. The position will be responsible for knowledge of all research studies, coordination of studies, and managing the research group of study coordinators, volunteers, and student workers, including interviewing candidates, onboarding and training new staff, leading group meetings, and coordinating research efforts at other project sites. The senior research associate will be responsible for regulatory supervision and ensuring high quality data collection. The senior research associate will perform data analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods. The senior research associate will assist with submitting grant applications to federal, industry, and foundation sponsors, with responsibility for budget development and negotiation, collaborating on proposal development, and specific application requirements. The senior research associate will manage awarded funding, ensuring compliance with federal and sponsor-specific policies. This position will also support the growing research efforts as the department level from a collaboration, training and best practices sharing standpoint.

 

Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills for independent problem solving, and an ethical approach to science and human subjects research, are needed to achieve scientific and administrative objectives.

 

Research and protocol administration: Responsible for submitting to applicable IRB, coordinate sub awards and sub-contractor and services as a research compliance expert.  Performs all research administration required for PI awards and works to assist collaborating PI’s as needed. Collaborates in development of research protocols and IRB proposals. Oversees execution of multiple research protocols by study coordinators. Assists with study interventions and assessments, research subject visits, and data collection, including biologic samples. Coordinates study activities with clinical units, Research Pharmacy, OCTRI, etc. as needed. Organizes and maintains study records. Assists with site initiation and monitoring visits and FDA audits as needed. Ensures compliance with all protocol and regulatory requirements and help prepare required submissions and reports. Ensures compliance with ClinicalTrials.gov reporting.

 

Grants financial management: Work with the division pre and post award support manager to develop budgets for grants and industry-sponsored trials, and help to manages and track research project budgets and expenditures for currently funded studies as needed and at least quarterly, including validation of personnel and other expenses, planning for new employee recruitment, and budget forecasting. Will work in collaboration with administration from the Department of Medicine research and central finance pods to ensure research finances best practice.

 

Publication and presentation of study results: Plays a key role in producing content and preparing manuscripts and research reports, including writing, editing, graphics, and formatting. Documents and presents data identification, extraction, analysis, and findings to the PI and team members. Help to present data at local and national conferences.

 

Personnel Management: Works with Division Manager and Division Research Project Manager for hiring new research staff.  Responsible for training, supervising, and managing performance of research staff which includes study coordinators, student workers, and volunteers. Responsible for directing and prioritizing daily work and effort on ongoing research awards. Distributes experiments based on research staff expertise and experience and sponsored project requirements. Creates an environment that is equitable in opportunity while efficiently deploying staff on various experiments. Troubleshoots problems with staff to reduce unnecessary duplication of effort. Leads group meetings. Coordinates research efforts at subcontract institutions.

 

This position is expected to help with research studies and patients as needed. 

• PhD in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 9 years of relevant experience
• Clinical research experience; experience managing research staff; experience with data collection, management, and analysis.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and complete projects independently or lead a team.

• Excellent communication, both written and verbal with fluency in English. Strong computer skills and advanced MS Office skills.

• Ability to navigate research site visits with industry sponsors, in-depth knowledge of budget development and clinical trial review.

• Knowledge of institutional review board (IRB) processes for submitting, modifying, terminating and continuing review of human protocols.

• Understanding of best practices for clinical research, including research ethics.

• Project management skills, including use of management/organizational technology.

• BLS certification.

• Degree in Public Health; coursework in qualitative research, biomedical and/or human subjects research, biostatistics.
• Experience managing federal and industry funding.

• Working knowledge of FDA IDE/IND submission process, ONCORE, and experience with REDCap.

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (preferably EPIC), chart review and medical terminology.

• HR-related competencies including screening, interviewing, and onboarding research staff.

• SoCRA or equivalent.

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.