Job Description

Department Overview

The TI Clinical Research Assistant supports ongoing projects investigating different interventions and their effects during and immediately after pregnancy. As a TI Clinical Research Assistant 2, this individual is responsible for clinical, administrative, regulatory, advertisement and educational research activities related to the management of patients on assigned clinical trials. This includes processing human specimens (i.e., placentas, blood, urine, etc.). A significant portion of time is dedicated to data entry, reporting, team collaboration and problem solving. The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. The appointee will participate in the unit's 24/7 study on-call schedule for intermittent, nights, weekend, and holiday coverage. This is an on-site 8-hour position covering a weekday shift from 0800-1630.

Function/Duties of Position

Data Management and Abstraction

• Data abstraction, entry and management for new and ongoing assigned clinical trials and databases (including REDCap).
• Maintenance and submission of patient data and preparation of assigned clinical trials for quality assurance audits and monitoring.

Specimen Processing

• Collection and processing of samples including, but not limited to, placenta, blood, urine, cervical/vaginal secretion, and amniotic fluid.
• Follow oral and written protocols to process placental tissue, blood, CSF and urine samples.

Clinical Trials Management

• Responsible for patient interactions as outlined in protocol and as delegated by supervisor or Principal Investigator.
• Perform participant interviews and study procedures including physical measurements (i.e., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and specimen collection).
• Management of pregnant people’s participation in clinical research trials at OHSU and other affiliated sites including regulatory and policy regulations systems, maintenance and submission of patient data, evaluation of protocol activities, maintenance and preparation for quality assurance audits and management of investigational drugs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of research OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• BLS/CPR (training will be provided if not current)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year relevant research experience in a laboratory setting
• Women’s Health specific experience is preferred. 3-5 years research experience preferred
• Clinical Trials experience strongly preferred

Additional Details

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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. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu