Research Project Coordinator, Entry - Military veterans preferred

2024-09-12
Oregon Health & Science University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Portland
Oregon
97201
United States

Oregon Health & Science University

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Research Project Coordinator, Entry

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31219
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

The Knight Cardiovascular Institute Research Project Coordinator acts as a key staff member to our Cardiology Clinical Trials program. They are assigned a focused area of cardiovascular medicine with a moderate sized portfolio of clinical studies to assist the PI, Trials Administrator, and Trials Medical Director with managing protocol, regulatory, budgetary, and clinical deliverables. They are expected to coordinate project(s) with active management of expectations, timelines, and deliverables through facilitation and coordination of steps. Track and report milestones. Importantly, they will facilitate program improvements of internal reports and process improvements, including EMR documentation, creation of source documents, and regulatory documents for regulatory submissions.

Additionally, a successful candidate will be able to both support ongoing training of and task oversight of the TI clinical research coordinators who are assigned primary and assistant coordinators to trials they are also responsible for various duties related to clinical trials. They will work alongside the research coordinator(s) and identify potential subjects through chart review, discussion with investigator or other mechanisms; assists PI in the identification and eligibility of new protocol subjects. They are responsible for trial implementation for all trials that fall under their specific discipline. They have a strong understanding of the connection and differences between clinical care and protocol visits conducted for research subjects.

The successful candidate will have and maintain a working knowledge of FDA, DHHS and other agency guidelines that govern clinical research. Strong organizational, interpersonal and writing skills are required. Ability to clearly organize and/or adapt to multiple priorities and tight deadlines at one time is necessary. Attention to detail, strong understanding of the scientific method, project management, customer service, and critical judgment skills are essential. Requires general supervision; innovation and problem solving required; facilitates the conduct of clinical research studies with good understanding and communication of study protocol requirements; above average time management skills.



Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s in relevant field and 1 year of relevant experience OR
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • One year clinical trials experience
  • One year regulatory experience
  • Very Strong understanding of Research Regulations and best practices
  • Strong data abstraction and project management skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
  • Strong teaching skills with the ability to mentor junior staff
  • Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
  • High level of organization, attention to detail, troubleshooting, and prioritizing skills
  • Must be proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint).
  • Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of diverse individuals and personalities.
  • Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships


Qualifications



  • Previous employment within a cardiovascular clinical area
  • Degree with coursework in science
  • Project management training
  • Working knowledge of CTMS systems
  • Working knowledge of multiple sponsor EDCs
  • Working knowledge of OHSU IRB
  • Proficient in Microsoft platforms
  • Microsoft office, medical terminology, analytical skills, trouble shooting skills. Ability to thrive within a team environment while holding oneself accountable to deliverables while working independently.
  • BLS





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