Senior Clinical Research Assistant / Project Coordinator

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

15d

About The Position

The Developmental Brain Imaging Laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Bonnie Nagel, has an opening for an energetic and highly motivated full-time project coordinator to support an ongoing longitudinal NIH-funded research study of healthy adults as part of the National Consortium on Alcohol & Neurodevelopment in Adolescence – Adulthood (NCANDA-A).You will be heavily involved in regular monitoring, retention, and scheduling of study participants as well as oversight of the project, including written interactions with both the NIH and local IRB. You will assist with study visits, including neuropsychological and behavioral assessment and the acquisition of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. You will also be responsible for the training and daily oversight of other staff members performing these duties to ensure adherence to protocols and high-quality data collection. You will assist with all administrative-related tasks for the project, including managing project databases, data entry, maintaining study documentation, and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study. You will be a self-starter, possessing a strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently, as well as support and direct team members. Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, meeting deadlines, 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. Daytime, evening, and weekend availability will be required, as needed to meet our data collection demands. Through careful examination of and conscious changes to our practices, in conjunction with lab-based learning and strategic initiatives, DBIL is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all faculty, students, staff, and research participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in behavioral science field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 1-3 years prior research and/or clinical experience.
• The position requires sufficient computer knowledge to interface with a variety of software, such as Excel, REDCap, SPSS, and E-Prime.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are extremely important, as the incumbent will be interacting regularly with research participants and study staff.
• 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.
• Daytime, evening, and weekend availability will be required, as needed to meet our data collection demands.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with advanced degrees.
• Preference will be given to applicants with background in psychological or neuroimaging research.
• Project coordination/management experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working with adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regular monitoring, retention, and scheduling of study participants
• Oversight of the project, including written interactions with both the NIH and local IRB
• Assist with study visits, including neuropsychological and behavioral assessment and the acquisition of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data
• Training and daily oversight of other staff members performing these duties to ensure adherence to protocols and high-quality data collection
• Assist with all administrative-related tasks for the project, including managing project databases, data entry, maintaining study documentation, and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees