Clinical Research Project Coordinator

Oregon Health & Science University; Medford (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) invites applications for a Research Project Coordinator (RPC) to support ORPRN-related clinical research and implementation science across Oregon. The RPC will manage timelines, deliverables, and study milestones, coordinate data collection, and engage community partners and clinics in recruitment, enrollment and study maintenance activities.

The role involves grant proposal support, protocol development, IRB submissions, and fostering collaborations

Qualifications

• Master's in a relevant field and 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote multitasking environment
• Experience with public health core competencies such as patient recruitment, consent, and quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Monitor study activities, timelines, and deliverables
• Oversee tracking and reporting of project milestones
• Oversee collection, tracking, and analysis of data; conduct interviews; disseminate findings
• Support drafting of grant proposals and study protocols
• Draft and submit IRB submissions and modifications
• Foster relationships with clinics and community stakeholders; promote ORPRN with stakeholders
• Travel to primary care clinics and community organizations (mostly rural Oregon)
• Recruit English- and/or Spanish-speaking participants and organizations
• Coordinate chart reviews and manage releases and study-related data
• Complete surveys and trainings required by OHSU and ORPRN

Skills

Master's in public health

1 year of relevant experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent remote work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Research project coordination

Quality improvement methods

Data collection

Primary care setting

REDCap

NVivo/Atlas.ti

Study Coordinator training

CPHQ

ACRP

SoCRA

Education

Master's in public health or related field

Tools

REDCap

Atlas.ti

NVivo

Job description

Department Overview

The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN is dedicated to improving the health for all Oregonians through community engaged research, education, and health systems transformation. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical research studies, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts throughout Oregon. ORPRN is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. Wedo so by evaluating how we developand supportour workforce, the partnerships we uphold,andhow weengage in our workthroughout Oregon.

The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN is dedicated to improving the health for all Oregonians through community engaged research, education, and health systems transformation. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical research studies, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts throughout Oregon. ORPRN is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. Wedo so by evaluating how we developand supportour workforce, the partnerships we uphold,andhow weengage in our workthroughout Oregon.

The Research Project Coordinator (RPC) is a key staff member, supporting research and implementation science projects. They manage timelines, deliverables and study milestones to ensure a well-functioning project. They may work with Principal Investigators and Research Project Managers on experimental design, protocol development, and IRB submissions. In addition, the RPC engages community partners in research studies, supporting outreach, recruitment, enrollment, consenting and study maintenance activities.

This position is based in Southern Oregon (Josephine, Jackson or Klamath counties)

Function/Duties of Position

Project Coordination

• Monitor study activities, timelines, and deliverables
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of project milestones
• Oversee collection, tracking, and/or analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data; conduct interviews; prepare papers, posters, and presentations to disseminate findings

Research & Implementation Science Development

• Support drafting of grant proposals. This may include leading distinct portions of applications or short-duration or small-scale projects
• Develop and implement study and quality improvement protocols
• Draft and submit IRB submissions and modifications
• Foster relationships with clinics, community organizations and key stakeholders; work with constituents to plan new projects and identify community priorities; promote ORPRN with community stakeholders

Clinical Research Support

• Travel to primary care clinics and/or community-based organizations to support study activities (mostly in rural Oregon)
• Conduct study activities according to current research documents, resources, and processes, including study protocol, standard operating procedures, and research data collection
• Recruit English- and/or Spanish-speaking participants and organizations to research studies by describing purpose, participation, and the aims of the project
• Obtain and document English and/or Spanish-speaking participant and organizational consent
• Coordinate and conduct chart reviews and collect and manage medical releases and/or other study-related data

General OHSU And ORPRN Responsibilities

• Complete surveys and trainings required by OHSU and ORPRN
• Participate in ORPRN workgroups and attend meetings and retreats
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's in a relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience. OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience should include a combination of experience in public health core competencies relevant to the position –patient recruitment and consent, practice facilitation and quality improvement methods, primary care settings
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote multitasking environment
• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in public health or related field
• Experience in Research Project Coordination
• 1 or more years’ experience in practice facilitation or quality improvement methods
• 5 or more years in research data collection
• 1 or more years in a primary care setting
• Experience in patient or practice recruitment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with REDCap
• Experience with Atlas.ti or NVivo
• Participation in the Research Coordinator Workshop and completion of the Study Coordinator training series
• CPHQ, ACRP, or SoCRA certification

Additional Details

Typically M-F, some occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Travel around Oregon is required. Able to work remotely, except for required travel to Portland 1 to 5 times per year.

Position based in Southern OR –must live or be willing to relocate to Josephine, Jackson, or Klamath County.

Why apply to OHSU?

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.

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