The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

 

The mission of the Knight Clinical Research Management organization is to support the conduct of translational clinical research aimed at improving the lives of people and families with cancer by applying innovative strategies for cancer prevention, screening diagnosis and treatment. The support is provided through proactive, high quality and efficient study management in compliance with federal regulations and local policies and procedures. This fast-paced and highly intense research environment require management of complex clinical research studies involving a very vulnerable and sick population.

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles: 

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

The Knight Cancer Institute Clinical Research Assistant 2 is responsible for assisting with various duties to facilitate oncology clinical research.

 

The CRA2 will collaborate with the study team to:

• Assemble initial patient charts;
• Courier and coordinate study related medications from pharmacy to the patient during their visit;
• Facilitate completion of quality of life questionnaires with patient during their visit;
• Perform electrocardiogram on patients during their visit;
• Assist with patient data entry into a database or web based applications
• Collect data for case report forms and queries
• Abstract basic data from medical records, process/ship specimens, contact of patients for survival info;
• Order medical records for clinical trial reporting
• Assist in the maintenance of regulatory documents and obtain signatures.

Depending on experience, this position may also coordinate non-treatment-related oncology studies and/or oncology-treatment-related studies that have patients in active or long-term follow up with oversight by Clinical Research Manager or senior study coordinators. This position will assist the Clinical Research Manager with other projects as needed.

 

The CRA2 will be expected to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of National Cancer Institute (NCI), FDA, DHHS and other agency guidelines that govern oncology clinical research. Additionally, the CRC is required to learn the basics about the oncology diseases that their team manages and know how to apply this knowledge to the tasks they manage. The CRA2 is also required to have a basic understanding of the study financial lifecycle and how their work directly impacts this.

 

Given the complexities of oncology research and the challenges of working with a terminally ill population, strong customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.  Ability to clearly organize and/or adapt to multiple priorities and deadlines at one time is necessary.  Attention to detail, service orientation, and above average critical judgment skills are essential. Requires supervision; able to complete responsibilities with oversight; performs routine clinical research tasks (e.g., tissue sample management, medical record acquisition, specimen processing); some innovation and problem solving.

 

Under general supervision, assists in coordinating the details of therapeutic interventional research studies and protocol documentations, patient scheduling, and data collection. Assists in complex studies.

 

Key Responsonsilbilites:

• Responsible for assisting the study team with critical aspects of oncology clinical trial management from startup to closeout.  Responsible for ensuring appropriate conduct of protocols to NCI and FDA guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Regulatory Maintenance and creation of necessary sponsor, Knight, OHSU and departmental clinical trial documents and tools that facilitate study efficiency and team communication
  • Locating and ordering medical records from referring providers to facilitate research patient care and data entry for the study team.
  • Review medical records to abstract pertinent information for basic data entry. May participate in simple database creation and maintenance. Enter data into web based applications, eCRIS, EPIC, paper data collection forms and other OHSU systems as needed.  Centralizing entry of research association EPIC and required patient data into a CTMS system
  • Resolve queries from sponsors to clarify medical data collected from current and past clinical trials
  • Collect patient source documents including progress notes, lab reports, CT reports, and pathology reports from OHSU and other medical institutions. Obtain patient x-rays, CT scans, MRIs or other appropriate films. Assisting in obtaining outside slide or pathology samples as needed.
  • May also co-coordinate long term treatment trials with Manager or senior study coordinator oversight
  • Responsible for ordering study supplies and maintaining an up to date inventory for each study.
  • Invoice submission for tasks related to their role
• Assist study team with patient visits, including but not limited to:
  • Coordination study drug ordering and delivery from pharmacy to patient/study team.
  • Assist study coordinators in assessing sample collection requirements and assembling study kits.
  • Basic and complex sample management: collection, processing and shipping
  • May have direct patient contact to obtain or verify information and working with study team to triage clinical information and patient questions. May work with the study team and clinic to conduct timely blood draws (PKs), ECGs, vitals (blood pressure, temp, respirations, height, weight), wearable data tracking device management or other study-related procedures. Procure and process human biological specimens (including but not limited to blood, urine, feces, sputum, tissue). May facilitate patient’s completing and Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) questionnaires via paper forms, electronic tablets or verbal discussion and recording.
  • Assist in the consenting process for observational studies and/or the pre-screening portion of an interventional trial.
  • Provide follow up for subjects who are no longer receiving

Education & experience:

• Bachelor's in relevant field and no experience OR

• Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR

• 3 years of relevant experience OR

• Equivalent combination of training and experience. 

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
• Proficiency with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with a variety of diverse individuals and personalities
• Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

Education & experience:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in Science
• At least one year of general office experience
• Clinical research experience
• Research experience with some knowledge of clinical trials
• Experience coordinating different phases of projects, including data collection
• Customer service experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Microsoft Office, Access, and/or other networking and database systems
• Medical terminology
• OHSU systems such as Oracle and/or Epic

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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