Clinical Research Project Coordinator

Department Overview:

The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN is dedicated to improving the health for all Oregonians through community engaged research, education, and health systems transformation. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical research studies, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts throughout Oregon. ORPRN is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. We do so by evaluating how we develop and support our workforce, the partnerships we uphold, and how we engage in our work throughout Oregon.

 

The Research Project Coordinator (RPC) is a key staff member, supporting research and implementation science projects. They manage timelines, deliverables and study milestones to ensure a well-functioning project. They may work with Principal Investigators and Research Project Managers on experimental design, protocol development, and IRB submissions. In addition, the RPC engages community partners in research studies, supporting outreach, recruitment, enrollment, consenting and study maintenance activities.

 

This position is based in Southern Oregon (Josephine, Jackson or Klamath counties)

Function/Duties of Position:

Project Coordination

• Monitor study activities, timelines, and deliverables
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of project milestones
• Oversee collection, tracking, and/or analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data; conduct interviews; prepare papers, posters, and presentations to disseminate findings 

Research & Implementation Science Development

• Support drafting of grant proposals. This may include leading
  distinct portions of applications or short-duration or small-scale
  projects
• Develop and implement study and quality improvement protocols
• Draft and submit IRB submissions and modifications
• Foster relationships with clinics, community organizations and key
  stakeholders; work with constituents to plan new projects and
  identify community priorities; promote ORPRN with community
  stakeholders

Clinical Research Support

• Travel to primary care clinics and/or community-based organizations to support study activities (mostly in rural Oregon)
• Conduct study activities according to current research documents, resources, and processes, including study protocol, standard operating procedures, and research data collection
• Recruit English- and/or Spanish-speaking participants and organizations to research studies by describing purpose, participation, and the aims of the project
• Obtain and document English and/or Spanish-speaking participant and organizational consent
• Coordinate and conduct chart reviews and collect and manage medical releases and/or other study-related data 

General OHSU and ORPRN Responsibilities

• Complete surveys and trainings required by OHSU and ORPRN
• Participate in ORPRN workgroups and attend meetings and retreats
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's in a relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience. 
  OR

• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience should include a combination of experience in public health core competencies relevant to the position –patient recruitment and consent, practice facilitation and quality improvement methods, primary care settings

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote multitasking environment

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in public health or related field

• Experience in Research Project Coordination

• 1 or more years’ experience in practice facilitation or quality improvement methods

• 5 or more years in research data collection

• 1 or more years in a primary care setting

• Experience in patient or practice recruitment

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Experience with REDCap 

• Experience with Atlas.ti or NVivo

• Participation in the Research Coordinator Workshop and completion of the Study Coordinator training series

• CPHQ, ACRP, or SoCRA certification

Additional Details:

Typically M-F, some occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Travel around Oregon is required. Able to work remotely, except for required travel to Portland 1 to 5 times per year.

This position requires direct patient access and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Required vaccinations or declinations include: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tdap, and TB screening.

Position based in Southern OR –must live or be willing to relocate to Josephine, Jackson, or Klamath County.

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