TI Clinical Research Assistant ; Clinical Research Coordinator

TI Clinical Research Assistant 2 (Clinical Research Coordinator)

Location: Portland, OR

Requisition :

Position Category: Research

Job Type: Research

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Knight Cancer Institute, Clinical Research Management, Phase 1 team

Posting Salary Range: $46,633 - $69,929 per year (offer based on experience, education, and internal equity)

Posting FTE: 1.00

Drug Testable: Yes

The mission of the Knight Clinical Research Management organization is to support the conduct of translational clinical research aimed at improving the lives of people and families with cancer by applying innovative strategies for cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment. The support is provided through proactive, high-quality and efficient study management in compliance with federal regulations and local policies and procedures.

This fast‑paced and highly intense research environment requires management of complex therapeutic interventional (TI) trials and clinical research studies involving a very vulnerable and sick population.

Therapeutic Interventional (TI) trials are treatment studies that involve people who have a disease or underlying condition. They include the administration and testing of new treatments or new ways of using existing treatments, such as new drugs, vaccines, or cell therapies.

This Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for assisting with various duties to facilitate oncology clinical research on the Phase 1 team in the Knight Clinical Research Management organization.

OHSU classification:
Therapeutic Interventional (TI) Clinical Research Assistant 2.

This Clinical Research Assistant will collaborate with the study team to:

• Assemble initial patient charts
• Courier and coordinate study‑related medications from pharmacy to the patient during their visit
• Facilitate completion of quality‑of‑life questionnaires with patients during their visit
• Perform electrocardiograms on patients during their visit
• Assist with patient data entry into a database or web‑based applications
• Collect data for case report forms and queries
• Abstract basic data from medical records, process/ship specimens, and contact patients for survival information
• Order medical records for clinical‑trial reporting
• Assist in the maintenance of regulatory documents and obtain signatures

Depending on experience, this position may also coordinate non‑treatment‑related oncology studies and/or oncology‑treatment‑related studies that have patients in active or long‑term follow‑up with oversight by the Clinical Research Manager or senior study coordinators. This position will assist the Clinical Research Manager with other projects as needed.

The CRA2 will be expected to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of National Cancer Institute (NCI), FDA, DHHS and other agency guidelines that govern oncology clinical research. Additionally, the CRC is required to learn the basics about the oncology diseases that their team manages and know how to apply this knowledge to the tasks they manage. The CRA2 is also required to have a basic understanding of the study financial lifecycle and how their work directly impacts it.

Given the complexities of oncology research and the challenges of working with a terminally ill population, strong customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to clearly organize and/or adapt to multiple priorities and deadlines at one time is necessary. Attention to detail, service orientation, and above‑average critical judgment skills are essential. Requires supervision; able to complete responsibilities with oversight;

performs routine clinical research tasks (e.g., tissue sample management, medical record acquisition, specimen processing); some innovation and problem solving.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s in a relevant field and no experience OR
• Associate’s degree AND 2 years of relevant experience OR
• 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks…