Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$32/hr
Job Title: Study Coordinator Department: Research Reports To: John Mastronarde FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-exempt Pay Rate: $32.19 per hour Work Type: Onsite POSITION SUMMARY The Study Coordinator will assist in the coor…
Skills: Human Subjects Research, Patient Recruitment, Informed Consent, Data Entry, Clinical Research Protocols
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The Study Coordinator will coordinate and execute human subjects research, specifically focusing on the CAPRESA care pathway for ALS. Key duties include recruiting Veterans, administering surveys, managing diagnostic equipment, and maintaining accurate study records.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a scientific or social science discipline, and previous experience with human subjects research. Ability to secure a VA Without Compensation (WOC) appointment and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Job Title: Study Coordinator
Department: Research
Reports To: John Mastronarde
FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-exempt
Pay Rate: $32.19 per hour
Work Type: Onsite
POSITION SUMMARY
The Study Coordinator will assist in the coordination and execution of multiple elements in human subjects research within the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS), with primary emphasis on assisting the lead study coordinator and local Primary Investigator of the project: Development and Evaluation of a Care Pathway for Evaluation and Management of the Respiratory Syndromes of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) [CAPRESA]. The lead study coordinator is based at the central site for this study, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. Flexibility, time management, customer service, and a team-based aptitude are key.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Because this position is based in a VA facility, the Research Assistant must secure a VA Without Compensation Appointment (WOC) prior to starting work, and must maintain a WOC Appointment in order to continue employment.
The VA's WOC process will be facilitated by the supervisor and processed through the VA Research and Development office. The screening process required to obtain a WOC may include a background check, a credit check, a physical, a drug test, and a TB test.
After the WOC process has been completed, the VA also requires several trainings prior to employees starting work.
Portland VA Research Foundation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or age.
All PVARF employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 within 8 weeks of hire, unless medically exempt. Employees will be required to provide either proof of vaccination or an approved medical exemption prior to beginning work.
Supporting medical research and education at the VA Portland Healthcare System(VAPORHCS)
The mission of the PVARF is to enhance the health of veterans of all generations through medical research by facilitating research and education activities conducted at the VAPORHCS. The VAPORHCS has been fortunate to receive several large grants that reflect the critical mass of scientists who have assembled here to investigate important diseases. Over the last 25 years, the PVARF has partnered with the PVAMC to develop a diverse research portfolio investigating a variety of ailments afflicting our nation’s veterans. Established in 1989, the Portland VA Research Foundation (PVARF) is an independent nonprofit 501 (c)(3) corporation.
Offices: 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, G218-219, Portland, Oregon 97239, US
Supporting medical research and education at the VA Portland Healthcare System(VAPORHCS)
The mission of the PVARF is to enhance the health of veterans of all generations through medical research by facilitating research and education activities conducted at the VAPORHCS. The VAPORHCS has been fortunate to receive several large grants that reflect the critical mass of scientists who have assembled here to investigate important diseases. Over the last 25 years, the PVARF has partnered with the PVAMC to develop a diverse research portfolio investigating a variety of ailments afflicting our nation’s veterans. Established in 1989, the Portland VA Research Foundation (PVARF) is an independent nonprofit 501 (c)(3) corporation.
Offices: 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, G218-219, Portland, Oregon 97239, US
