Clinical Research Assistant

Function/Duties of PositionWe are seeking a full-time research assistant to work on multiple ongoing clinical research studies in people with cancer. The individual in this position needs to be highly motivated and interested in being a key member of a research team studying the impact of cancer treatment and exercise on the health and survival of people with cancer. This person will be part of a core clinical research team who collaborates with a larger multi-disciplinary team with expertise in exercise physiology, oncology, and health. In general, the responsibilities for this research assistant position are to recruit research participants, coordinate and conduct data collection, communicate regularly with research participants, oversee REDCap survey maintenance and survey completion by participants, and ensure the overall conduct of clinical trials.It is expected that this person will be able to work independently, with general supervision, and ensure that tasks are completed accurately and on time. They will need to communicate any problems and concerns and propose solutions to the Project Director, Lab Manager, and/or Principal Investigator of the projects. A strong passion for recruiting participants in clinical settings and by phone is essential. They may also be expected to develop databases, participant tracking systems, and standard operating procedures to be used in research projects. Additional tasks related to the conduct and dissemination of clinical research may arise. Familiarity conducting clinical research in older adults and/or clinical populations at OHSU is strongly preferred. A person who has excellent organization and data management skills, excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills, can work independently, identify and solve problems, and thrive in a team environment is a must. The person hired must be CPR/First Aid certified (OK to obtain upon hiring). This is a grant funded position for up to one year but may be extended depending on project needs and funding.Required QualificationsBachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience AND Equivalent combination of training and experienceAbility to recruit participants in clinical settings and by phoneAbility to communicate clearly and consistently, demonstrate a high level of professionalism and interact well with participants and medical staffAbility to attend to details and complete assignments with minimal directionFamiliarity working with Word, Excel, and other MS Office programsData collection and entry experienceExcellent verbal communication skills in English languagePreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in exercise science, health promotion, nutrition, health education, nursing or related fieldPrior experience conducting research at OHSUExperience working with older adults and/or clinical populationsFamiliarity with REDCap, OnCore, Epic, and other OHSU systemsAdditional DetailsApply 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 dependentsSeveral retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU208 hours of PTO per year8 days of sick time off9 paid holidays per yearCommuter subsidiesTuition reimbursementAccess to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefitsAnnual Merit IncreaseGrowth/Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts to local and major businesses