The research division within the OHSU Department of Occupational Health specializes in clinical research on issues relevant to the health of healthcare workers. The Division is led by Dr. Curlin who is a specialist in infectious diseases with expertise in virology, immunology and vaccine science.

 

This clinical research assistant I position will support study coordination for clinical research, with responsibilities including:

• Review potential participants through chart review & discuss eligibility with research team.
• Schedule and perform all participant visits, including informed consent, blood draws, and other study-related tasks as needed.
• Schedule and communicate assessments and appointments with participants.
• Maintain study data and address queries in a timely manner.
• Place orders in Epic and track billable procedures.
• Support data abstraction and entry
• Support regulatory document development, including editing Sponsor documents to match OHSU requirements, as part of study start-up.
• Additional duties as required

 The individual in this role will have excellent person-skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work on multiple projects, and be comfortable taking direction and reaching out for additional information and assistance when needed.

• Perform all steps involved in advertising, subject recruitment, informed consent, subject enrollment, scheduling and coordination of participant visits, study visit procedures including administration of questionnaires and other information intake, checking vital signs, specimen collection, Epic order entry, visit documentation, data entry, participant reimbursement and visit documentation.
• Record and report adverse events and manage other communication with study participants.
• Support clinical data abstraction and entry via the EMR and/or any specific research databases.
• Support regulatory document management and submission
• Additional duties as required

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, OR
• Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience, OR
• 3 years of relevant experience, OR
• Equivalent training and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health OR currently working toward Master’s Degree in Public Health.
• 1 years of experience in clinical research
• Strong written, verbal comminication and proficeincy in MS Office Suite; meticulous record keeping and organization skills.
• A working knowledge of FDA, DHHS, IRB and other agency guidelines that govern clinical research.
• Experience working with Epic, or other EMR systems.
• IRB training
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
• Phlebotomy training

Monday-Friday; between 8:00 AM - 4:30PM  (flexible and will vary depending on study needs)

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.