Clinical Research Assistant

UNAVAILABLE; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division as a full-time research assistant, providing vital support for research projects. You will assist faculty with data tracking, administration, and publications, while potentially engaging with patients and families for quality assistance projects.

This role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities. Preferred qualifications include prior research experience and knowledge of Redcap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effectiveness in organizing tasks and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support for faculty projects.
• Assist with data tracking and entry into databases.
• Support evaluation of data and research publications.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

Redcap

Database software

Job description

Function/Duties of Position

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, under the direction of Dr. Marshall, has an opening for an organized, energetic and highly motivated full-time research assistant. The incumbent will provide research support for a number of faculty in the department with research needs, including being involved in helping set up research projects, doing data tracking and entry into databases, assisting with research‑related administration, and supporting evaluation of data and publications of research projects. There may be the possibility of doing interviews with patients and families for ongoing quality assistance projects. There may also be the option to learn to use data visualization platforms to produce data reports for the division.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• The position requires sufficient computer knowledge to interface with a variety of database, statistical, and imaging task and processing software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, multi‑tasking, working efficiently with minimum oversight, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner are all necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science field.
• 1‑3 years prior research and/or mental health systems experience.
• Previous experience working with Redcap.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 [e-mail].