Study Coordinator (Research Associate)

The Prenatal Environment And Child Health (PEACH) study at OHSU is conducting studies on pregnant women and their children in the areas of diet, nutrition, behavior, learning and cognitive functioning under the direction of Principal Investigators, Elinor Sullivan, Ph.D. and Joel Nigg, Ph.D. We have an opening for an energetic and highly motivated full-time project coordinator.

The Research Associate will be heavily involved in overseeing the recruitment, screening, and scheduling of study participants for a longitudinal NIH-funded research study, as well as oversight of the project, including written interactions with both the NIH and local IRB. The incumbent will oversee the project as a point of contact for families interested in the study.

The majority of duties will include overseeing data collection visits with participants including behavioral assessment with children, recruitment of participants, scheduling visits and collection, storage and assay of biological samples. Will also be responsible for the training and oversight of other staff members performing these duties.

Administrative-related tasks for the project include data management, data entry, data analysis, and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study.

Other duties will include preparing and maintaining regulatory documentation, project progress reports, written reports, publications, abstracts, project proposals, and presentations, conducting research of literature to develop or improve research techniques, and presenting research material/findings to fellow researchers.

• Masters degree with major courses in Psychology or Biology or a related field and 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelors degree with major courses in field of Biology or Psychology or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience
• Interest in mental health and/or healthcare
• Demonstrated independence and competence to perform data management and analysis of research findings, including use of spreadsheets, graphics, and statistical programs
• Ability to prioritize work demands and coordinate research protocols with other staff.
• Project management and quality control skills
• Skilled at oral, email, and written communication
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with participants, study staff and OHSU investigators and collaborators

This position will require working weekends, holidays, and extended hours at times, as required by the scope of the position. Additional safety training will be required to work with patients and protected health information. Vaccination and/or immunization may be required.

• Three years prior research experience working with human participants
• Previous experience working with women and children in a research setting
• Experience as a research project coordinator
• REDCap data too experience
• Ability to contribute to writing scientific papers and IRB protocols

To apply, submit cover letter, resume and/or CV and 3 references who can speak to your abilities.

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