Clinical Research Project Coordinator

Oregon Health & Science University•Medford, OR

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Research Project Coordinator (RPC) supports research and implementation science projects at the Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN), part of Oregon Health & Science University. The coordinator manages project timelines, deliverables, and study milestones and may work with Principal Investigators and Research Project Managers on experimental design, protocol development, and IRB submissions. The position also engages community partners and supports outreach, recruitment, enrollment, consent, and study maintenance. The position is based in Southern Oregon, in Josephine, Jackson, or Klamath County. The coordinator travels to primary care clinics and community-based organizations, primarily in rural Oregon, to support study activities. Work can be performed remotely aside from required travel to Portland one to five times per year. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours potentially necessary. The role involves direct patient access and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Required vaccinations or declinations include Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Tdap, as well as TB screening. ORPRN conducts clinical research studies, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts throughout Oregon. It is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. OHSU welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and provides a process to request reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience should include a combination of public health core competencies relevant to the position, such as patient recruitment and consent, practice facilitation and quality improvement methods, and primary care settings.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote, multitasking environment.
Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
Must live or be willing to relocate to Josephine, Jackson, or Klamath County.
Ability to travel around Oregon; travel to Portland is required one to five times per year.
Required vaccinations or declinations include Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Tdap, and TB screening.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health or a related field.
Experience in research project coordination.
One or more years of experience in practice facilitation or quality improvement methods.
Five or more years of experience in research data collection.
One or more years of experience in a primary care setting.
Experience in patient or practice recruitment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience with REDCap.
Experience with Atlas.ti or NVivo.
Participation in the Research Coordinator Workshop and completion of the Study Coordinator training series.
CPHQ, ACRP, or SoCRA certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor study activities, timelines, and deliverables.
Track and report project milestones.
Oversee the collection, tracking, and/or analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; conduct interviews; and prepare papers, posters, and presentations to disseminate findings.
Support drafting grant proposals, including leading distinct portions of applications or short-duration or small-scale projects.
Develop and implement study and quality improvement protocols.
Draft and submit IRB submissions and modifications.
Build relationships with clinics, community organizations, and key stakeholders; work with constituents to plan projects and identify community priorities; and promote ORPRN among community stakeholders.
Travel to primary care clinics and/or community-based organizations to support study activities.
Conduct study activities according to current research documents, resources, and processes, including study protocols, standard operating procedures, and research data collection procedures.
Recruit English- and/or Spanish-speaking participants and organizations by describing the purpose, participation, and aims of research projects.
Obtain and document participant and organizational consent in English and/or Spanish.
Coordinate and conduct chart reviews and collect and manage medical releases and other study-related data.
Complete surveys and trainings required by OHSU and ORPRN.
Participate in ORPRN workgroups and attend meetings and retreats.
Perform other duties as assigned.