Clinical Research Assistant 1

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

 

The primary mission of the Division of Oncological Sciences at OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute is to better understand cancer through basic, translational, and population-based research that improves cancer prevention, detection, and treatments for all. Our community of faculty, trainees, and staff brings together scientists from a broad range of disciplines and works collaboratively to advance innovation and translate discoveries from the lab into meaningful impacts for cancer patients and our community.

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles: 

• 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

Function/Duties of Position

We are seeking a part-time research assistant to assist with multiple ongoing clinical research studies in people with cancer. The individual in this position needs to be highly motivated and interested in being a key member of a research team studying the impact of cancer treatment and exercise on the health and survival of people with cancer. This person will work directly under the study project managers to assist in data entry, collection, sample retrieval, and data quality control.

 

In general, the responsibilities for this research assistant position are to review study surveys and other data streams for completeness and errors, work with the study team to resolve missing/erroneous data, assist with data collection/retrieval as needed, assist with REDCap projects, and help with other data-related tasks. It is expected that this person will be able to work with general supervision and ensure that tasks are completed accurately and on time. S/he will need to communicate any problems and concerns to the Project Directors or other team members. Additional tasks related to the conduct and dissemination of clinical research may arise. The ideal candidate will have experience performing data management activities in a clinical research setting; working with computer databases such as Excel, and programs such as REDCap, excellent organization and data management skills, high attention to detail and tolerance for mundane computer related activities without losing focus, excellent oral/written communication skills, can identify and help solve problems, and thrive in a team environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's in any field OR Associate's AND 1 years of relevant experience OR 2 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience

Ability to attend to details and complete assignments with minimal direction

Experience working with Word, Excel, and other MS Office programs

Data collection, entry and cleaning experience

Experience with RedCap, ONCORE and other OHSU systems

Excellent verbal communication skills in English language

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in exercise science, health promotion, nutrition, health education, nursing or related field

Prior experience conducting research at OHSU

Additional Details

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

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

  

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