Research Assistant II

Job Title: Research Assistant II

Department: Research - Vascular

Reports to: Matthew Koopman

Job Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time (30-40 hours per week)

Starting Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: Portland VA Medical Center

POSITION SUMMARY

This position for a Research Assistant 2 is located in the Operative Care Department for Vascular Surgery, Research & Development Service, VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, Oregon. This position is in support of the Principal Investigator's ongoing funded clinical trials for vascular devices and drugs to treat PAD, PVD, AAA, and other related diagnoses. Projects include current funded Nectero trial and two trials in start up (TAVVE and ROXI-PALISADE)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Assisting with consenting and directing human subjects in research studies
• Maintaining laboratory/clinic records including data and operational paperwork
• Participating in research team meetings as appropriate
• Maintaining detailed, accurate, and orderly study files
• Entering data in study specific electronic data capture systems and reviewing medical records
• Assisting and training to become proficient in IRB and/or study start up procedures
• Promoting the safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
• Adhering to all study procedures, including data entry timelines and monitoring and safety plans
• Responding to other research-related tasks as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor of science or related degree in medicine or pre-medicine field
• Basic training and experience with data entry and/or clinical trials

Preferred

• 1-2 years of experience as a Research Assistant in a clinical setting
• Experience with human subjects research
• Experience using EDC systems
• Coursework or understanding of Belmont Principles/International Conference for Harmonization/Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate communication skills
• Intermediate problem solving skills
• Intermediate organization skills 
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and empathetically with patients and staff from diverse backgrounds
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate and problem-solve in a diplomatic and professional manner; ability to adapt and learn multiple new data entry systems at once and switch between systems and tasks frequently

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PVARF uses E‑Verify, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security system, to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. at the time of application. PVARF will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa. 

Because this position is based in a VA facility, the Research Assistant must secure a VA Without Compensation Appointment (WOC) prior to starting work, and must maintain a WOC Appointment in order to continue employment.

The VA's WOC process will be facilitated through the VA Research and Development office. The screening process required to obtain a WOC may include a background check, a credit check, a physical, a drug test, and a TB test.

All PVARF employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 within 8 weeks of hire, unless medically exempt. Employees will be required to provide either proof of vaccination or an approved medical exemption prior to beginning work.

Portland VA Research Foundation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or age.