Clinical Research Assistant

Department Overview The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences is an independent research institute within OHSU that is dedicated to health and safety in the workplace. The Institute receives its base funding fromthe Oregon Workers’ Compensation Fund and leverages this base funding to secure federal government grants inbasic, clinical, and applied research. We perform biomedical/occupational research and innovation for a healthyworkforce, aimed at promoting health and reducing disease and disability among workers across the nation,particularly in Oregon. The Clinical Physiology and Chronobiology Program (CPCP) within the Institute specializes in clinical research onthe effects of sleep and circadian rhythms on physiology and pathophysiology in humans. The clinical research assistant will work on various projects under the direction of Dr. Nicole Bowles (PI), Assistant Professor within the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, and may also be supervised by postdoctoral fellows or senior research staff. Function/Duties of Position This position works on research aimed at understanding the effects of changes to the environment and behaviors on sleep and circadian rhythms and the subsequent impact on physiology and pathophysiology in humans. Specifically, this research is investigating the adverse health effects of shift work including the body’s response to stressors at night, the use of cannabis and related projects as sleep aids, and how sleep and circadian rhythms may contribute to racial disparities in health. These studies will lead to interventions designed to improve the health, safety and well-being of night shift workers and vulnerable populations. Medically screening volunteer research participants over the phone and in person andcollecting data using a variety of noninvasive physiological monitoring devices (e.g.,EKG, blood pressure, breathing, sleep, core body temperature). Managing and analyzing data to address research hypotheses. Developing recruitment materials (e.g., online and print advertisements and surveys)and traveling locally to place flyers/advertisements in public locations to attract studyparticipants. Setting up, testing, and maintaining equipment. Contributing to manuscripts, grants, presentations, and IRB records. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; OR Associates degree AND 2 years relevant experience; OR 3 years relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training & experience. Skills and Abilities Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes up to six overnightlaboratory sessions per month and approximately one weekend permonth, as required to support human participant research protocols. Clinical research, especially related tohuman-subjects research. Experience with circadian rhythm or sleep research. Experience with polysomnography setup, signal acquisition,and overnight monitoring. Experience reviewing PSG recordings for signal quality,scoring readiness, and identification of recording artifacts. Experience with continuous beat-to-beat blood pressuremonitoring (e.g., Finapres or CNAP systems) andphysiological signal quality assurance. Experience collecting and processing electrodermal activity(galvanic skin response), ECG/heart rate variability, and otherautonomic physiology measures. Experience collecting, processing, and quality-controllingcomplex physiological data from human laboratory studies,including sleep, cardiovascular, autonomic, and circadianmeasures. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced MicrosoftExcel skills (e.g., data entry, formula creation, filtering/sorting,data validation, and management of research datasets), MicrosoftWord, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience using REDCap for participant data entry, longitudinalstudy management, and survey administration. Experience maintaining equipment calibration and troubleshootingphysiological recording systems. Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate multipleconcurrent research studies, prioritize competing deadlines,maintain accurate study documentation, and ensure timelycompletion of research activities while adhering to studyprotocols. Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally, accurately,and in a timely manner with research participants, investigators,clinical collaborators, and regulatory personnel through written,verbal, and electronic communication. Commitment to maintaining participant confidentiality, datasecurity, and adherence to human subjects research regulations(HIPAA and IRB requirements, as applicable). Demonstrated ability to identify, compile, organize, andsummarize scientific literature, study documentation, andresearch-related information from published literature, institutionalresources, and external collaborators. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in abiological-science field. Specialized experiencewith computer programingand/or digital media. Experience designing ormodifying REDCapprojects, includingdevelopment oflongitudinal surveys,branching logic,calculated fields, andautomated workflows. Demonstrated ability towork both independentlyand collaboratively withina multidisciplinaryresearch team, whilemaintaining productiveand professionalinteractions withinvestigators, staff,trainees, and researchparticipants from diversebackgrounds. Experience recruiting andretaining researchparticipants with varyingpatterns of cannabis/cannabinoid use forhuman-subjects researchstudies. Additional Details Requires ongoing on-site work and travel. Some teleworking may be negotiated. This position will regularly include evening,overnight, and weekend shifts, as well as interacting with research participants. Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. 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