Clinical Research Assistant

The Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. At CEDAR our mission is to detect and stop lethal cancers at the earliest stage because early detection saves lives. This is an ambitious goal, one that requires novelty, creativity, and innovation. We are comprised of biologists, chemists, biomedical engineers, computational biologists, and clinicians conducting groundbreaking translational cancer research to help people maintain a high quality of life and reduce cancer mortality, to create a global early detection community, and to have a positive impact on the Oregon economy.

CEDAR is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism to build a successful organization by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together.

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team — We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

The CEDAR Clinical Research Coordinator works with a team to manage and conduct early detection clinical trials in a diverse population. This includes working closely with a team of research coordinators to identify and enroll qualified healthy individuals for cancer screening trials, conduct research visits to collect biological speceimens, and return cancer detection results to participants; while ensuring protocol is conducted in accordance with applicable NCI and FDA guidelines.  The study coordinator will also assist in developing recruitment plans and assist in outreach events in the community to reach a diverse population for recruitment, and support subsites in Oregon to expand our reach of clinical trials.  

Duties Include:

Support the day-to-day coordination of clinical research studies by ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Responsibilities include supporting study activation and updates, communicating protocol changes to research teams, recruiting and enrolling participants, conducting study visits, obtaining informed consent, collecting study data and specimens, maintaining research records and databases, and assisting with data management and reporting. The role also participates in community outreach activities and ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge of clinical research regulations, study procedures, and best practices.

• Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated excellent customer service experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• 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
• Excellent customer service, both on the phone and in person
• Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Ability to become phlebotomy trained within first 6 months

• Some clinical trial knowledge and research experience
• Experience with database systems
• Experience with medical terminology
• Experience in a medical environment
• Bilingual

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu