TI Clinical Research Assistant

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 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 fastpaced and highly intense research environment require management of complex clinical research studies involving a very vulnerable and sick population.

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

• We act BOLDLYBreakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science exploring new frontiers and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each otherRespect leads to trust which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED teamWe must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

The Knight Cancer Institute Clinical Research Assistant 2 is responsible for assisting with various duties to facilitate oncology clinical research.

The CRA2 will collaborate with the study team to:

• Assemble initial patient charts
• Courier and coordinate study related medications from pharmacy to the patient during their visit
• Facilitate completion of quality of life questionnaires with patient during their visit
• Perform electrocardiogram on patients during their visit
• Assist with patient data entry into a database or web based applications
• Collect data for case report forms and queries
• Abstract basic data from medical records process/ship specimens contact of patients for survival info;
• Order medical records for clinical trial reporting
• Assist in the maintenance of regulatory documents and obtain signatures.

Depending on experience this position may also coordinate nontreatmentrelated oncology studies and/or oncologytreatmentrelated studies that have patients in active or longterm follow up with oversight by Clinical Research Manager or senior study coordinators. This position will assist the Clinical Research Manager with other projects as needed.

The CRA2 will be expected to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of National Cancer Institute (NCI) FDA DHHS and other agency guidelines that govern oncology clinical research. Additionally the CRC is required to learn the basics about the oncology diseases that their team manages and know how to apply this knowledge to the tasks they manage. The CRA2 is also required to have a basic understanding of the study financial lifecycle and how their work directly impacts this.

Given the complexities of oncology research and the challenges of working with a terminally ill population strong customer service organizational and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to clearly organize and/or adapt to multiple priorities and deadlines at one time is necessary. Attention to detail service orientation and above average critical judgment skills are essential. Requires supervision; able to complete responsibilities with oversight; performs routine clinical research tasks (e.g. tissue sample management medical record acquisition specimen processing); some innovation and problem solving.

Under general supervision assists in coordinating the details of therapeutic interventional research studies and protocol documentations patient scheduling and data collection. Assists in complex studies.

Education & experience:

• Bachelors in relevant field and no experience OR
• Associates AND 2 years of relevant experience OR
• 3 years of relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Proficiency with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with a variety of diverse individuals and personalities
• Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

Education & experience:

• Bachelors degree with coursework in Science
• At least one year general office experience
• Clinical research experience
• Research experience with some knowledge of clinical trials
• Experience coordinating different phases of projects including data collection
• Customer service experience

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Microsoft Office Access and/or other networking and database systems
• Medical terminology
• OHSU systems such as Oracle and/or Epic

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 fulltime 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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