Clinical Research Assistant 2
Full Time
Portland, OR 97239
Posted
Job description
Department Overview:
Through careful examination of our biases and conscious changes to our practices, in conjunction with lab-based learning and strategic initiatives, we are committed to fostering an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and welcoming climate for all faculty, students, staff, and research participants. Required Qualifications:
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Institute on Development & Disability’s Division of Psychology engages in clinical research activities that seek to understand and improve the physical and mental health of children and their families. Division faculty also supervise psychology trainees in student research activities.
Function/Duties of Position:
As a Clinical Research Assistant 2, this individual will be responsible for clinical and administrative research activities related to a new clinical research study investigating neurobiological and psychosocial predictors of the transition from acute to chronic pain in adolescents run within the IDD Division of Psychology and Department of Psychiatry under the direction of Drs. Anna Wilson and Bonnie Nagel. As a Clinical Research Assistant 2, you will be heavily involved in phone/virtual, REDCap-based, and in-person behavioral and cognitive assessment and MRI scanning of adolescent study participants. You will assist with administrative-related tasks for the project, including consenting and scheduling of participant visits, creating of study documents, study data entry and export, maintain regulatory (IRB) documentation, and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study.
Relevant research experience is required. Experience collecting data with human subjects and performing data management preferred. Experience with REDCap and Excel strongly preferred. You will be detail oriented, a self-starter, possess a strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently, as well as in a team environment. Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, multi-tasking, working efficiently with minimum oversight, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner are all necessary. Evening and weekend availability will be required, and we are particularly interested in individuals willing to make a 2-year time commitment to working in the study.
Through careful examination of our biases and conscious changes to our practices, in conjunction with lab-based learning and strategic initiatives, we are committed to fostering an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and welcoming climate for all faculty, students, staff, and research participants.
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science field OR Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
- Experience with human research required, even if conducted in conjunction with undergraduate training.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT).
- Knowledge of SPSS/ statistical software.
- Knowledge of research compliance and related systems (e.g., IRB).
- Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills for assisting in the day-to-day operation of complex and multiple projects.
- Successful in communicating effectively with senior staff for the day to day operation of projects that impact research quality and/or the timely completion of work.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in behavioral science field or with advanced degrees.
- Preference will be given to applicants with background in psychological neuroimaging research.
- Experience working with youth and families.
- Experience with database and data systems management.
- Knowledge about chronic pain conditions.
- Knowledge of parenting and/or child psychology.
- Academic or work experience using a standard statistical software library (e.g. SPSS, R) for descriptive analysis.
- Knowledge of NIH-funded human subjects or clinical research.
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All are welcome: 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.
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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