Oregon Health & Science University · 9 hours ago
Clinical Research Assistant 1
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expOregon Health & Science University is home to the Layton Aging & Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, which focuses on understanding and developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease. The Clinical Research Assistant 1 will be responsible for coordinating clinical trials, managing participant recruitment, and ensuring compliance with research protocols.
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Responsibilities
Recruiting, screening, consenting, and enrolling eligible participants/volunteers for interventional and observational clinical trials
Preparing for and coordinating in-person study visits including scheduling of study participants/volunteers, study staff (including physicians and nurses), of clinic space, infusion appointments, and/or imaging appointments under general supervision
Coordinating with OHSU research pharmacies and assisting with intervention administration
Assisting with and/or administration of neurocognitive assessments/tests
Collection and entry of study data on case report forms (CRFs)
Collecting vital signs and blood; Performing EKGs/ECGs
Collection and timely reporting of adverse event (AE) data to study sponsors and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
Data entry into study-specific databases and clinical trial electronic data capture (EDC) systems; Responding to EDC queries
Collection, processing, storage, and/or shipment of biologic samples (such as blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid); Study visit supply organization, inventory checks, and ordering
Maintaining communication with study participants/volunteers throughout the trial and follow up period
Collaboration with the clinical research billing office to ensure accuracy and completeness
Assisting with routine correspondence with the OHSU IRB and industry sponsor IRBs related to required submissions, protocol modifications, and continuing reviews
Assisting with regulatory document and binder maintenance in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
Ensuring compliance with all protocol and regulatory requirements
Recognition of, documentation of, and communication about protocol deviations within sponsor and institutional guidelines
Attending, actively participating in, and providing updates at recurring Layton Center clinical trials team meetings
Ensuring that required Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program trainings are complete, up to date, and renewed in a timely manner
Must be willing and able serve as a backup for other Layton Center clinical trials Clinical Research Coordinators (Clinical Research Assistants) to provide coverage for time off
May assist with onboarding and training of other staff as needed to ensure study participant safety and study continuity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in any field; OR Associate's degree AND 1 year of relevant experience; OR 2 years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
Working knowledge of scientific methods and human subjects research
Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other MS Office programs
Demonstration of high level of attention to detail; self-starter; ability to prioritize work demands and manage time appropriately
Demonstrated high level of organization and ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks
Ability to speak and communicate clearly and demonstrate a high level of professionalism; ability to interact patiently and respectfully with elderly volunteers
Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Clinical research coordination experience preferred
Clinical trial experience preferred
Experience with Epic or other electronic medical records systems(s)
Clinical skills including phlebotomy, specimen processing, ECG and vitals measurement, and/or neurocognitive test administration
Experience working with seniors
Company
Oregon Health & Science University
OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesHyundai Hope On Wheels
2024-09-25Grant
2022-11-21Grant· $4.7M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Tarek Salaway
Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
Lawrence Furnstahl
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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