Research Assistant II - Portland VA Research Foundation

Job Title: Research Assistant

FTE: 0.75 - 1.0 (30-40 hours/week)

Salary Range: $17.30 - $20.20/hour DOE

Position Summary

This position is with the Research and Development Service of the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) in Portland, Oregon. The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the research team with multiple aspects of health services and clinical research related to infectious diseases, quality improvement, and implementation efforts.

The Research Assistant (RA) will support the implementation of a multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) tracking system at VA facilities across the nation. This person will help develop and deliver system training, support system users (clinicians and hospital administrators), and contribute to the evaluation of the implementation process. The RA will also participate in a large-scale medical record review of patients with MDROs of interest. 

This position may include (optional) travel to VA facilities across the nation, and may support multiple research projects/investigators. The position may fluctuate between 30-40 hours/week depending on project needs and employee interest.  30 hours/week are guaranteed; this position is eligible for full benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Project Manager/PI, and assists with a range of research-related tasks including:

• Managing communications with clinicians and hospital administrators
• Recruiting and tracking research participants/system users
• Medical record review/data extraction
• Data entry and organization
• Transcribing interviews and focus groups
• Completing IRB paperwork
• Monitoring compliance of projects with various regulations
• Assisting with grant preparation and other writing tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of human subjects research experience
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize/multitask
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred:

• Experience with IRB/regulatory paperwork
• Proficiency with database software (Excel, SPSS)
• Experience with medical record review and/or microbiology reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to stand and walk.The employee is regularly required to talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Apply online at http://www.pvarf.org  and include a CV and cover letter explaining your interest in the position. Cover letter should include a description of recent work history as it relates to the required qualifications for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Portland VA Research Foundation is an equal opportunity 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, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.