The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis, and our School is committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism, and to holding ourselves accountable to this work.

 

The Infectious Disease Research Unit is based out of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health specializes in evaluations of infectious disease, in individual patients and the population as a whole. The group’s experts are

national leaders in two rare diseases that predominantly affect the lungs – nontuberculous mycobacterial, or NTM disease, and bronchiectasis. In addition to NTM disease and bronchiectasis, other areas of research include rheumatologic disease, drug safety and pharmacoepidemiology, and vaccines.

 

This TI clinical research assistant II position in will provide support for several NTM and bronchiectasis clinical trials protocols, as well as other infectious disease observational or epidemiological studies. This position will also provide project management for several clinical trials, which could include supporting database development, data management, and monitoring data, interfacing with subsites, and managing regulatory documentation. As part of this role, this individual will interface across multiple departments and divisions as part of supporting PIs across OHSU.

• Assist the management of research study daily operations, monitoring protocol compliance and patient toxicities, adverse event reporting and regulatory submissions (IRB, FDA). May act as a project manager for specific protocols. Independently interact with study sponsors and provide all necessary documentation in a timely manner. Mentor junior staff on research protocols and provide support.

• Assist senior staff with database build and management, monitoring and issuing queries, performing analyses as needed, running reports, and presenting information to relevant stakeholders

• Support new clinical trial start-up procedures though development of necessary regulatory documents to align with OHSU’s required template and language, develop visit schedule in OHSU’s CTMS, and provide additional support as needed.

• Complete special projects under the guidance of one of the group epidemiologists, including manuscript review, database support, etc. 

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

• Masters Degree in Public Health or currently working toward Masters Degree in Public Health
• 1-2 years of experience in clinical research including at least 1 year of clinical trial coordination
• REDCap database Familiarity with OHSU’s CTMS (eCRIS)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification,
• SOCRA or ACRP Certification Phlebotomy training

Due to the unpredictability of research activities, hours may have to be shifted to accommodate research participants, study visits, and data collection. Some days may require starting earlier or later in the day, as

well as working past 5PM. Intermittent evening or weekend work and/or availability may be required.

 

Work location will include the Vanport Building, clinics within Physicians Pavilion, CHH 1, and the OCTRI out/inpatient spaces in the Hatfield Building. Remote work is an option and may be approved on a case-by- case basis

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.