Oregon Health and Science University

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a relevant field and 5 years of clinical research experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of clinical research experience.
  • 1 to 3 years of direct experience with VA Mental Health clinics, specifically in participant recruitment at the Portland VA.
  • Training as a psychometrist with experience in compensatory cognitive training (CCT) for Veterans.
  • Proficient in conducting psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessments in Veterans.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary for effective interaction with Veterans.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, REDCap database, and virtual conferencing tools like Teams and WebEx.
  • Ability to organize tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt quickly with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct participant recruitment and screening for clinical trials focused on Veterans.
  • Administer compensatory cognitive training and clinical interviews as part of study protocols.
  • Coordinate study visits and support overall clinical trial activities.
  • Develop standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to research protocols.
  • Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance and regulatory documentation.
  • Contribute to data analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant submissions with the Principal Investigator.
  • Perform additional tasks to support project goals as needed.

Benefits

  • Flexible FTE ranging from 0.1 to 1.0, accommodating varying weekly hours (4-40).
  • Participation in a multi-disciplinary research team focused on impactful Veteran health issues.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through collaboration on scholarly manuscripts and presentations.
  • Exposure to a diverse Veteran population, enhancing clinical and research experience.
  • Access to resources and training provided by a reputable institution.
Full Job Description
Department Overview

The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting for a Senior Clinical Research Associate.

*This position will start out full time at 1.0 FTE, but will be a variable FTE position. 0.1 FTE-1.0 FTE, 4-40-hours per week, as FTE will fluctuate.*

Function/Duties of Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Senior Clinical Research Associate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team to conduct recruitment, compensatory cognitive training, clinical interviewing, and overall support of clinical trials among Veterans.

This role requires experience working with the Veteran population particularly the Portland VA as this person's primary responsibility will be to screen, enroll, recruit participants, coordinate study visits, and conduct psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessments. This role requires independent judgment while working closely with the PI and research team to support project objectives and ensure milestones are being met.

Additional responsibilities include developing standard operating procedures and ensuring project activities are being conducted with fidelity to research protocols, assisting with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory compliance correspondence, contributing to data analysis and the preparation of scholarly manuscripts, grant submissions and presentations in collaboration with the PI, and additional tasks as needed to support project goals.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of clinical research coordination experience with 1 to 3 years of direct VA MH clinic connections and participant recruitment experience at the Portland VA OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 9 years of clinical research Coordination experience with 1 to 3 years of direct and current VA MH clinic connections and participant recruitment experience at the Portland VA.
  • Direct Portland VA and Veteran experience is an essential specialized skill required of this role.
  • Requires training as a psychometrist and experience conducting compensatory cognitive training (CCT) in a Veteran population.
  • Requires experience conducting psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessments in Veterans.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills are extremely important, as the incumbent will be interacting regularly with Veterans.
  • The position requires sufficient computer knowledge to interface with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint), REDCap database, and virtual platforms such as Teams and WebEx.
  • Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, multi-tasking, working efficiently with minimum oversight, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner are all necessary.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior coursework and 4 or more years of clinical experience working with Veterans.
  • 4 or more years of previous experience working with Veterans.


Additional Details

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