TI Sr. Clinical Research Assistant (Clinical Research Coordinator)

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,128 - 75,171; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare research institution in Portland is seeking a TI Sr. Clinical Research Assistant to manage clinical trials and assist in patient care. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in clinical research. Responsibilities include documentation for regulatory compliance, data management, and supporting clinical teams. This position offers direct patient contact and contributes to groundbreaking cancer research. Candidates with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills will thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or Associate's Degree with relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Windows PC applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Complete regulatory documentation per OHSU IRB and sponsor requirements.
• Verify patient eligibility and maintain study records.
• Assist in clinical care team with research tests and assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of experience

Associate's Degree and 3 years of experience

4 years of relevant experience without a degree

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

TI Sr. Clinical Research Assistant (Clinical Research Coordinator)

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Pay Range

$50,128.00/yr – $75,171.20/yr

Department Overview

The mission of the Knight Clinical Research Management organization is to support the conduct of translational clinical research aimed at improving the lives of people and families with cancer by applying innovative strategies for cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The support is provided through proactive, high‑quality, and efficient study management in compliance with federal regulations and local policies and procedures. This fast‑paced and highly intense research environment requires management of complex therapeutic interventional (TI) trials and clinical research studies involving a vulnerable and sick population.

Therapeutic Interventional (TI) Trials

Ti trials are treatment studies that involve people who have a disease or underlying condition. They include the administration and testing of new treatments or new ways of using existing treatments, such as new drugs, vaccines, or cell therapies.

Function / Duties of Position

Responsibilities

• Working with the regulatory management team to complete all regulatory documentation in accordance with OHSU IRB and sponsor requirements
• Creation of study trackers and organization tools
• Assisting in the verification of patient eligibility
• Development of data collection instruments and assistance with regulatory activities
• Data entry
• Assurance of conduct of protocol in accordance with applicable NCI and FDA guidelines
• Maintenance of study patient records and source documentation
• Coordinating orders, scheduling and study drug administration with the clinical team
• Supporting clinical care team with completion of research‑required tests and assessments
• Acting as liaison between research protocol and clinic staff, pharmacy, and research participants
• Ensuring that patient billing is accurate and assisting manager and financial team in verifying appropriate clinical‑trial billing; participation in patient consenting
• Support and periodic coverage to and across study teams, as delegated by the Clinical Research Manager, including maintaining regulatory documents, patient visits and study assessments (e.g., ECGs, vitals, specimen collection, management and shipping, requesting medical records, and other study‑related tasks as needed)

This TI Clinical Research Assistant will have direct patient contact, process biological samples, and may perform other non‑invasive testing such as ECGs. The assistant will also assist in the continuing education of physicians, residents, interns, nurses and other related personnel regarding knowledge of clinical trials and activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and 1 year of relevant experience
• Associate’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience
• No degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Competencies

• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while collaborating to resolve problems
• Proficiency with Windows PC applications (e.g., MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated excellent customer‑service skills both on the phone and in person
• Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Use of tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• Critical thinking skills
• Time‑management skills

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical trial knowledge with a minimum of 1 year of research experience
• Experience conducting different phases of projects, including data collection and 3-5 years of clinical trial experience
• Networking and database systems proficiency
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Working knowledge of EPIC
• CCRP or ACRP certification
• Typing speed 40+ wpm

Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to include a resume or CV and cover letter with your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the affirmative action and equal opportunity department at 503‑494‑5148 or [e-mail].