Research Project Coordinator

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Portland, OREGON
Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

Position Details
Position Information


Department Pharmacy Professnl Instr (PHR)
Position Title Coordinator-Res Program
Job Title Research Project Coordinator
Appointment Type Administrative/Professional Faculty
Job Location Portland
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Faculty Status Regular
Tenure Status N/A
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $51,072 - $86,904
Position Summary
The College of Pharmacy is seeking a Research Project Coordinator. This is a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position.

The primary mission of the College of Pharmacy is to advance societal health through leadership in pharmacy education, research, community engagement, and improved patient care.
This position will primarily support a multi-site research project to build a nursing home network to respond to public health emergencies. Study investigators will then use that network to study various aspects of coronavirus disease among nursing home residents and staff. Oregon State University is one of 6 academic sites participating in this study which is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This position requires outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills and a strong understanding of the conduct of research studies of human health outcomes.
Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee

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Position Duties
80% – Research project management of a large epidemiologic study in nursing homes. This includes training, oversight, and coordination of regulatory activities (e.g., IRB protocols), study participant enrollment, including obtaining informed consent, and data and specimen collection by research staff. Position will also entail planning, scheduling, coordinating, attending, and monitoring research team meetings and site visits and other general research project management activities as they arise.
20% – Support of other research studies as time allows.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the biological or applied sciences or related field.


  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

  • Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of health care/research data.

  • Understanding and knowledge of scientific/medical terminology and research theory.

  • Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in public health, biostatistics/epidemiology, or related field.


  • Experience working in a healthcare system or with health care-based research/data (e.g., electronic health record data).

  • Experience in project coordination including oversight of research staff.

  • Work experience in research setting, data management or statistical analysis.

  • Authorship/co-authorship on research publications.

  • Experience with IRB protocol submissions, modifications, and continuing reviews.

  • Experience with REDCap, SAS, R, Stata.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Work will be on-campus in Portland in the College of Pharmacy’s space in the RLSB on the OHSU campus with potential for hybrid remote/in-person work schedule as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.
Occasional travel between sites will be required. Initial study sites are in the Portland Metro area.
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P06262UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/16/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 11/23/2022
Full Consideration Date 12/14/2022
Closing Date 12/31/2022
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 14, 2022. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Jon Furuno at furuno@ohsu.edu.
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.

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