TI Sr. Clinical Research Assistant; Clinical Research Coordinator

TI Sr. Clinical Research Assistant (Clinical Research Coordinator)

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$50,128.00/yr – $75,171.20/yr

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• Clinical trial knowledge with a minimum of 1 year of research experience
• Experience conducting different phases…