Clinical Research Assistant

Department Overview:

OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex, and offer expert care in all ophthalmology specialties.

 

OHSU Casey Eye Institute has one of the top ophthalmic research programs in the country. Our scientists and clinicians have worked together to perform research studies that have revolutionized the practice of ophthalmology, and we continue to explore, innovate, and find new treatments for eye disease.

 

OHSU Casey Eye Institute's faculty are responsible for many of the most recent advances in ophthalmology, which have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of many ophthalmic conditions. Advances in optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic informatics, corneal refractive, retina and pediatric eye care have been pioneered at Casey.

 

The purpose of this position is to conduct basic human research. Duties will include screening, enrolling, recruiting, and retaining research participants as well as performing translational bench research with the samples collected from participants. This is a full-time, benefited position.

Function/Duties of Position:

Involved in the conduct of human participants research; the development and/or management of regulatory compliance with clinical research protocols. Screens, enrolls, recruits, and retain research participants. Coordinates study visits, research schedules, obtain consent, blood draws, sample collections, monitors research activities, participation, etc.

 

Spins down blood samples to isolate PBMCs, generates induced pluripotent stem cells and human retinal organoids, characterizes and evaluates therapeutics in the generated stem cells and retinal organoids.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

Relevant experience in ophthalmic research, familiarization with clinical trials, familiarization with ophthalmic genetic diseases, Tissue culture experience and/or blood draw experience, lab research experience. 

Additional Details:

Schedule Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Will work between the ECEC, CEI, and LBRB. Will be processing blood samples and working in a tissue culture hood.

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