Clinical Research Associate - Therapeutic Intervention

4w4 weeks ago

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, US · Full-time · $70,000 – $95,000

About this role

This role is within the Parkinson Center and Movement Disorders Division, Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University. The Therapeutic Intervention Clinical Research Associate is responsible for completing study start-up activities for clinical trials in collaboration with the Research Administrator.

Day-to-day duties include coordinating and conducting complex study visits involving multiple staff and hospital services, such as recruitment, scheduling, obtaining informed consent, lab sample collection and processing, and conducting procedures like vital signs, ECGs, lumbar punctures, and skin punch biopsies. The role also involves data entry and regulatory document submission to central and local IRBs.

This position provides leadership, training, and guidance to junior research assistants through written and in-person instruction. The associate serves as the lead study coordinator on assigned clinical trials and acts as the point of contact for all research assistants and investigators with questions related to clinical trials and regulatory requirements.

The role offers the opportunity to support the Research Administrator, Administrative Director, and Center Director in tasks related to clinical trial operations and the research assistant team. This includes participating in weekly meetings with the Research Administrator, leading weekly research team meetings, and attending monthly research meetings with the Center Director.

Requirements

Master's degree in relevant field AND 3 years of clinical research coordination experience OR Bachelor's degree in relevant field AND 5 years of clinical research coordination experience.
Clinical research coordination experience with primary responsibility for multiple complex clinical trials and regulatory document maintenance in roles with minimal oversight.
Experience using electronic medical records systems.
Experience with independent IRB submissions (initial submissions, modifications, and/or annual review).
Clinical skills such as specimen processing, ECG, and vital signs measurements.
Knowledge of clinical research regulatory standards and guidelines.
Extremely well-organized with high attention to detail.
Able to efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

Complete study start-up activities for clinical trials in collaboration with the Research Administrator, including feasibility questionnaires, site selection visits, and IRB submissions.
Coordinate and conduct complex study visits involving multiple staff and hospital services, including recruitment, scheduling, and obtaining informed consent.
Perform lab sample collection and processing, and conduct or assist with study procedures such as vital signs, ECGs, lumbar punctures, and skin punch biopsies.
Handle data entry and regulatory document submission to central and local IRBs.
Onboard, train, and advise junior research assistants, and create and maintain written training materials for the research team.
Serve as lead study coordinator on assigned clinical trials and as point of contact for research assistants and investigators on clinical trial and regulatory questions.
Support the Research Administrator in tasks related to clinical trial operations, including hiring and clinical trial invoicing.
Attend weekly meetings with the Research Administrator, lead weekly research team meetings, and participate in monthly research meetings with the Center Director.

Benefits

Work at a leading academic medical center with a dedicated Parkinson Center and Movement Disorders Division.
Opportunity to provide leadership and mentorship to junior research assistants.
Engage with a collaborative team including Research Administrator, Administrative Director, and Center Director.
Access to professional development through weekly and monthly research meetings.