Sr. TI Clinical Research Assistant

As part of the Department of Neurology, the Division of Stroke and Vascular Neurology encompasses the spectrum of OHSU’s missions of scientific research, comprehensive clinic care, and education of professional and patient populations, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. This division consistently has 20+ active clinical trials and several more in various stages of study start-up. The team consists of five physicians, one nurse practitioner, 5 clinical research coordinators, one regulatory coordinator and three clinical research assistants.

*Please include a cover letter with your application and resume.

The Oregon Stroke Center Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for initiation and maintenance of complex therapeutic interventional clinical research focused on vascular neurology. This position may assist with other studies for different neurological subspecialties. This includes:

• Acute stroke call coverage for after-hours study enrollments including
  • Assisting on-call doctor with identifying inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Randomizing study patient
  • Coming to the hospital to collect specimens and ensure study protocol is met
  • Troubleshooting any issues that may come up
• Study initiation including
  • Create study binders using protocol given by the sponsor
  • Ensure study specific orders are available in Epic
  • Collaborate with the Research Project Manager and Division Manager
  • Order necessary labs and equipment from sponsor
  • Arrange site initiation visit with sponsor
  • Train all other study coordinators and research assistants on protocol
• Recruitment activities
• Study assessments and patient visits
• CRF documentation and data entry
• Maintain certificates as specified by each sponsor
• Coordinate care for patients enrolled in multiple clinical research protocols
• Collaborate with various OHSU departments to complete protocol required tests and procedures. This includes Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Research Pharmacy, Epic Informatics Team and other areas.
• Monitor study compliance relating to the human subjects committee, the federal government and study sponsors
• Work directly with sponsors and monitors to ensure compliance with study protocols and review deviations
• Actively manage expectations and timelines of multiple studies
• Ensure quality assurance and participant safety
• Communicate effectively with other Clinical Research Coordinators and Assistants to delegate tasks as needed in a timely manner
• Process and ship study specimens

This position works closely with other Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Assistants and Neurologists to fulfill the needs of the various research studies. Every coordinator is required to understand each study to help cover for absences and to enroll when on call.

Note: on call is paid in addition to base salary.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience; OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience; OR 4 years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Clinical research experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to working in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in the day-to-day workflow

• Monday-Friday plus on call approx. 7 days per month
• Location at OHSU Marquam Hill.  One remote day per week after 3-month training period.
• Potential travel within Portland Metro Area to complete research visits
• Exposure to human tissue/fluids
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time in an office environment. Ability to work at a computer. Ability to travel across OHSU campus for admitted research participants.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.