Senior Research Assistant

As a Senior Research Assistant, this individual is responsible for clinical, administrative, and educational research activities related to the management of patients on clinical trials of the MFM Research Unit. This position is responsible for assisting with mentorship and training of new and existing Research Assistants in MFMRU as their positions relate to coordination of clinical trials. This position will participate in the on-call schedule, including intermittent evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. Position may require travel to off-site partnership locations around the state of Oregon.Reliable transportation and flexible schedule is essential.The appointee will be in contact with human tissues & fluids (known or unknown if infected) and will be responsible for fluid and tissue collection as related to study protocol. Training will be provided for proper handling, processes, and procedures.

Clinical Trials Management:

• Supervision of pregnancy related clinical research trials at OHSU and other affiliated hospitals, including screening of potential participants, maintenance and submission of patient data, evaluation of protocol activities, maintenance and preparation for quality assurance audits and management of investigational drugs distribution.Requires strong understanding of research protocols and regulations.


• Mentorship and training of other MFMRU study coordinators as their role relates to clinical trials management.


• Assistance with pre-study tasks including feasibility questionnaires and site qualification visits

Patient Contact:

• Responsible for patient interactions as outlined in protocol and as delegated by Principal Investigator


• Perform participant interviews and physical measurements, including but not limited to blood pressure, heart and respiratory rates, and specimen collection


• Mentorship and training of other MFMRU study coordinators as their role relates to patient contact

Regulatory Compliance & Administrative:

• eIRB submissions


• Assist with literature reviews


• Assist in marketing or advertising outreach efforts as assigned and supervised by unit manager


• Mentorship and training of other MFMRU study coordinators as their role relates to regulatory compliance and administration

Data Management and Abstraction:

• Maintenance and submission of patient data and preparation for quality assurance audits and monitoring


• Data abstraction for MFM databases and all assigned studies


• Data management on assigned studies including REDCap


• Data entry

Training and Mentorship:

• Conduct clinical research training for MFMRU study coordinators and volunteers. Develop Training Manuals/Schedules/Agendas/Assignments. Ensure adequate cross-training for assigned duties.


• Provide mentorship for junior level MFMRU study coordinators


• Participates in the development of new policies and procedures for clinical research unit in collaboration with MFMRU Leadership


• Participate in interviewing and hiring of MFMRU study coordinators


• Provide feedback to MFMRU Leadership on performance measures and productivity targets to promote job satisfaction for MFMRU staff

• Bachelors Degree with major courses in field of research and1-3 years of relevant experience OR


• AA/RN (2 yr) and 3 years of relevant experience


• Reliable transportation


• Flexible schedule


• The ability to appreciate and cultivate a diverse study population


• Excellent eye to detail


• Excellent organization skills


• Self starter

• Clinical Trials experience strongly preferred


• Womens Health specific experience


• 3-5 years research experience


• Previous work with physicians in an academic environment


• Spanish speaking

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