Study Coordinator

Portland VA Research Foundation; United States; In loco; USD 37.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Portland VA Research Foundation seeks a Study Coordinator to support the CAPRESA ALS research project within the VA Portland Health Care System. You will assist the lead study coordinator and PI with coordinating study activities, recruiting Veterans, obtaining consent, and recording data.

This onsite position requires strong organizational and communication skills, familiarity with FDA/IRB guidelines, and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in science or social sciences.
• Experience with human subjects research.
• Experience with veteran population preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Mansioni

• Identify, recruit, and enroll Veterans to participate in the study.
• Conduct informed consent and administer surveys to patients.
• Enter patient data into electronic database systems.
• Maintain organized and accurate study records.
• Attend research coordinator educational opportunities at OHSU and the Portland VA.

Conoscenze

Communication

Critical thinking

Organization

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or higher (science/social science)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Study CoordinatorDepartment: Research
Reports To: John Mastronarde
FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-exempt
Pay Rate: $32.19 per hour
Work Type: Onsite

POSITION SUMMARY

The Study Coordinator will assist in the coordination and execution of multiple elements in human subjects research within the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS), with primary emphasis on assisting the lead study coordinator and local Primary Investigator of the project: Development and Evaluation of a Care Pathway for Evaluation and Management of the Respiratory Syndromes of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) [CAPRESA]. The lead study coordinator is based at the central site for this study, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. Flexibility, time management, customer service, and a team-based aptitude are key.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify,
• communicate with, recruit, and enroll Veterans to participate in the study
• Conduct informed consent and administer surveys to patients
• Maintain a working knowledge of FDA and IRB guidelines that govern research
• Enter patient data into electronic database systems
• Clean, package, and ship diagnostic testing equipment to patients and be prepared to provide technical support for common issues using the equipment
• Modify or develop study training materials for equipment use
• Download data stored on testing devices returned by patients
• Assist qualitative research staff with qualitative data collection as needed, including reading prepared questions to patients and recording their verbal responses using automated transcription software
• Maintain organized and accurate study records
• Support coverage across the study team, stepping in when necessary to screen and enroll patients, request and review medical records, assist Principal Investigator with document preparation, including regulatory materials such as IRB forms, or manuscript writing, and other study related tasks, as needed
• Attend research coordinator educational opportunities at OHSU and the Portland VA
• Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigator and manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree or higher; preferably in a scientific or social science discipline
Previous experience with human subjects' research
Previous experience with veteran population preferred

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
Ability to clearly organize and/or adapt to multiple priorities at one time
Ability to work well with other people as well as independentlyStrong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in English with Veterans of all backgroundsCritical thinking skills to interpret, implement, and facilitate clinical research protocolsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Able to use critical thinking skills to make decisions that are within scope, and to recognize when decisions are out of scope.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 by the supervisor and processed 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. After the WOC process has been completed, the VA also requires several trainings prior to employees starting 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.

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.