TI Clinical Research Assistant

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, 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.

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

Commensurate with experience, education and internal equity

Why apply to OHSU?

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.