Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Research Assistant at Providence Portland Medical Center. This posting represents Full-Time, Day Schedule.

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

Free, convenient, and ample parking

TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)

Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income.

Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap

Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year.

Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/or Roth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.

Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) will function under the supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor and collaborate with the Clinical Research Nurses, Investigators, Coordinators, and Assistants in coordinating lab activities for clinical research studies of cancer, infectious diseases, critical care medicine, and other diseases/conditions treated and studied at Providence. This is not a clinical position, nor is it patient-facing. General tasks include but are not limited to: prepare lab kits, coordinate collection within various departments (including but not limited to: Oncology, CT/MRI, RadOnc, inpatient wards, and external partners) and process biological specimens including but not limited to human blood, urine, sputum, feces and/or tissue ensuring compliance with study protocol and lab manual requirements; ship/track biospecimen according to local and federal shipping regulations and IATA guidelines; study lab kit inventory upkeep; submit imaging and pathology requests; review study protocol, lab manuals, and amendments; answer queries; submit study feasibility and time estimates. The CRA interacts closely with institutional investigators, industry sponsors, contract research organizations, NCTN research bases, clinic staff, laboratory staff, and pathology staff. The CRA collaborates with fellow clinical research staff throughout the duration of the study to ensure high quality and efficient study conduct.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Associate's Degree Or equivalent educ/experience.
• Upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Clinical research experience.
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMRs).
• Laboratory experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Organization

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.