Clinical Research Assistant

Department Overview

The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting for a Clinical Research Assistant to assist the project as an instructor for a pregnancy health class. Each session of the class will be 8 weeks in duration each class will be 2 hours per week on a weekday evening.

Function/Duties of Position

The Building Lifelong Outcomes through Optimized Maternal Mindfulness (BLOOM) study at OHSU is conducting a study on the effects of a mindfulness intervention during pregnancy on the physical health and emotional wellbeing of the parent and child under the direction of Principal Investigator, Elinor Sullivan Ph.D.

This position will assist the project as an instructor for a pregnancy health class. Each session of the class will be 8 weeks in duration each class will be 2 hours per week on a weekday evening.

Other duties include preparing and processing materials needed for each class, filing, copying, entering data and other general duties in support of the goals of the study. The candidate may also attend laboratory staff meetings with the PIs and senior staff members. Essential qualifications include being skilled at oral and written communication, multi-tasking, dependability, attention to detail, and ability to work at a fast paced, timely manner. Previous experience working with pregnant individuals is desired. Intermediate computer experience with PowerPoint, Word and Excel, is preferred. Interest in mental health or healthcare is desired.

The candidate will be required to perform weekend and evening work as needed to complete the goals of the study.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR 3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Basic computer and office related skills. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or major studies in Psychology or Biology or a related field.
• Previous experience working with pregnant women is desired.
• REDCap data tool experience highly desired

Additional Details

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