Clinical Research Assistant

Description

Clinical Research Assistant 2

US-OR-Portland

Requisition :

Position Category: Research

Job Type: Research

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)

Posting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, education and internal equity. Minimum: $39,333, Midpoint: $49,171, Maximum: $59,010

Posting FTE: 1.00

Posting

Schedule:

Full-time

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Hours:

Work hours 8:30am to 5:00pm, intermittent early evening or weekend hours.

HR Mission: School of Medicine

Drug Testable: Yes

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 families.

As a Clinical Research Assistant, this individual is responsible for clinical and administrative research activities related to ongoing clinical research in the IDD Division of Psychology and the Advancing Research in Pediatric Pain (ARPP) Lab under the direction of Dr. Anna Wilson & Dr. Amy Holley.

As a Clinical Research Assistant 2 this individual will be heavily involved in phone/virtual, REDCap-based, and in-person assessment with adolescent and young adult study participants. The role includes consenting and scheduling of participants, creating study documents, data entry and export, maintaining regulatory (IRB) documentation, and other general office duties in support of multiple studies in the ARPP Lab. These studies aim to better understand the role of neurobiological and peer relationships in adolescent pain experiences, and to increase understanding of pain management and substance use in adolescents and young adults who are receiving medical treatment for pain.

The position may also support other studies related to pain outcomes in young people.

Relevant research experience is required. Experience collecting data with human subjects and performing data management preferred. Experience with REDCap and Excel strongly preferred. The individual 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 minimal 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.

• 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.

• Degree in Psychology or other Social Science.
• Experience working with youth and families.
• Experience with database and data systems management.
• 2+ years experience with recruitment, tracking, and retention of large clinical samples.
• 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) 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.

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