Clinical Research Assistant in Pediatric Oncology
Company: OHSU
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Department Overview The Division of Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology (PHO) is a medium-sized program, treating about
150 newly-diagnosed cancer patients per year, and with several
hundred patients on active treatment and in follow-up. Many of
these patients are participating in clinical trials. Thus, clinical
research is integral to our clinical program. All work done by our
clinical research personnel ensures the scientific integrity of the
data collected, and the protection of the rights, safety, and
wellbeing of human research subjects. The Division of PHO sits
within the Department of Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science
University (OHSU) and is closely aligned with the OHSU Knight
Cancer Institute. Our program is an active member of the Children's
Oncology Group (COG), a cooperative group overseen by the NCI with
about 206-member institutions worldwide. The Division is also
member of several smaller consortia, including TACL (Treatment
Advances in Childhood Leukemia and Lymphoma) and PNOC (Pediatric
Pacific Neuro-Oncology Consortium), and also participates in
industrial-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials. We
are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant [OHSU classification:
Therapeutic Interventional* (TI) Senior Clinical Research
Assistant] who will be responsible for assisting with various
duties to facilitate oncology clinical research. Under occasional
supervision, they will coordinate the details of therapeutic
interventional* research studies and protocol documentations,
patient scheduling, and data collection. * Therapeutic
Interventional trials are treatment studies that involve people who
have a disease or underlying condition. They include the
administration and testing new treatments or new ways of using
existing treatments, such as new drugs, vaccines, cell therapies,
devices, experimental approaches to surgery or radiation therapy,
etc. Function/Duties of Position This role provides essential
support in neuro-oncology clinical research, including
coordination, documentation, patient scheduling, and data
collection in therapeutic interventional trials. Key
Responsibilities: Assist in managing and coordinating clinical
trials in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, including NCI-sponsored,
industry-sponsored, and local trials. Support data management,
clinical coordination, and regulatory activities for patients in
clinical trials. Contribute to the protection of patient rights,
safety, and wellbeing in research. Aid principal investigators with
research responsibilities. Ensure scientific integrity in data
collection. Engage in protocol proficiency, ensuring adherence to
study protocols. Conduct comprehensive data management tasks.
Handle regulatory activities and understand quality control
processes. Manage research specimens, including collection and
processing. Screen and enroll research participants. Provide
cross-coverage for other disease groups within the team.
Collaborate effectively with various internal and external
stakeholders. Utilize critical thinking and strong communication
skills for effective operation within the organization. This
position requires a commitment to maintaining high standards in
clinical research, with a focus on innovation and patient-centered
care in pediatric oncology. Required Qualifications Education and
experience: Bachelor's Degree in relevant 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. Knowledge, skills, and
abilities: * Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time *
Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both
written and verbal * Ability to work independently and as part of a
team, while being collaborative in resolving problems * Proficiency
with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel,
Word and PowerPoint * Excellent customer service skills * Ability
to work with a variety of diverse individuals and personalities *
Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously *
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working
relationships Preferred Qualifications * Major courses in sciences
* Experience as a clinical research assistant in pediatric or
medical oncology * Prior experience abstracting patient data from
electronic medical records systems like EPIC * Familiarity with
medical terminology specific to pediatrics, hematology, oncology,
and blood and marrow stem cell transplantation * Familiarity with
Good Clinical Practices (GCP), HSR (Human Subjects Research), RCR
(Responsible Conduct in Research) * Familiarity with regulations
related to clinical research * Familiarity with Quality
Improvement, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Additional
Details Please submit a resume and cover letter for your
application to be considered. #LinkedIN #knightclinicalresearchjobs
#knightcancerjobs All are welcome Oregon Health & Science
University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We
are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity,
affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against
applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including
disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with
diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture
of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable
accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
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