SUMMARY

Under the supervision of Principal Investigators, the Research Assistant I provides support to research teams on multiple projects intended to advance the scientific understanding of issues related hearing and balance issues affecting veterans. These research projects are highly interdisciplinary and typically include working with the VA and OHSU electronic medical record, recruiting participants and quantitative data, qualitative data, or mixed methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Assistant's primary responsibilities will support project operations and objectives. Tasks will be commensurate with training and essential duties include:

• Managing participant recruitment and tracking enrollment
• Communicating with research subjects regarding study procedures and requirements
• Facilitating subject reimbursement and compensation
• Managing study databases, including data entry, cleaning, and data export

JOB DUTIES

• Assisting with Institutional Review Board approvals and data requests
• Administering surveys and/or interviews
• Creating and maintaining detailed study records
• Basic quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis
• Helping with grant and report preparation and submission
• Contributing to the writing and preparation of manuscripts for scientific journals and presentations of study findings at professional meetings
• Completing additional administrative tasks to support projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. 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 essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, computer science or other science area
• Experience with research as an undergraduate or in a research setting
• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Proficient in R

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to follow written protocols
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills: be able to multitask efficiently, have rigorous attention to detail, maintain project records and notes, and prioritize projects

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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

LOCATION and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Primary job location is located on the VA Portland Health Care System campus.

New employees must submit COVID-19 vaccination documentation or seek an exemption within 8 weeks of beginning employment.

The Portland VA Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Please apply online at http://www.pvarf.org and include a CV and cover letter explaining your interest in the position. Cover letter should include description of recent work history as it relates to the specific responsibilities in the job announcement.