Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Clinical Research Assistant 2 Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-32188 Position Category Research Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Research Department CEDAR - Knight Cancer Institute Salary Range Your minimum salary rate is $18.91/hour. Your hourly rate will be determined based on education, experience, and internal equity FTE 1.00 Schedule Monday - Friday; occasional nights and weekends Hours 8:30am-5:00pm HR Mission School of Medicine Drug Testable Yes Department Overview

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 CEDAR Clinical Research Coordinator works with a team to manage and conduct early detection clinical trials in a diverse population. This includes working closely with a team of research coordinators to identify and enroll qualified healthy individuals for cancer screening trials, conduct research visits to collect biological specimens, and return cancer detection results to participants; while ensuring protocol is conducted in accordance with applicable NCI and FDA guidelines.  The study coordinator will also assist in developing recruitment plans and assist in outreach events in the community to reach a diverse population for recruitment, and support subsites in Oregon to expand our reach of clinical trials.  

 

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 differentlyWe SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellenceWe work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone Function/Duties of Position

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Trial CoordinationWork with the regulatory management team and colleagues to adhere to regulations at OHSU for good clinical practices and clinical trials.Be knowledgeable about clinical research protocols and protocol requirements.Distribute clinical research-related information to the appropriate research team / affiliated institutional personnel as applicable. Notify the research team and those individuals directly involved in in pertinent areas of clinical research of protocol amendments, revisions, activations, closures, and announcements.Participant CoordinationParticipate in recruitment activities to include community outreach and flyer distribution, including some weekend and evening events.Contact and enroll subjects by reviewing patient data to determine appropriate eligibility and scheduling eligible participants. Conduct study visits in adherence with protocol parameters and appropriate training, including consenting, taking a medical history, and the procurement and processing of human biological specimens. Obtain and submit imaging studies, pathology samples as required by sponsor to appropriate reviewers as required by protocol. Review and report adverse events or unanticipated Problems to IRB/study sponsor. Required Qualifications

Education & experience:

Bachelor's in relevant field ORAssociate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR3 years of relevant experience OREquivalent combination of training and experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Demonstrated excellent customer service experienceExperience with Microsoft OfficeAbility to prioritize multiple tasks at one timeExcellent communication, analytical and organizational skills:  both written and verbalAbility to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problemsExcellent customer service, both on the phone and in personEnergy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationshipsKeen attention to detail  Strong trouble shooting skillsAbility to become phlebotomy trained within first 6 months Preferred Qualifications Some clinical trial knowledge and research experienceExperience with database systemsExperience with medical terminologyExperience in a medical environmentBilingual Additional Details

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 employeesCovered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependentsSeveral retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU25 days a year of paid time off8 days of sick time off Commuter subsidiesTuition reimbursementAccess to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefitsAnnual Merit IncreaseGrowth/Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts to local and major businesses

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All are welcome 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.