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Senior Research Assistant
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2025-33707 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Under minimal supervision, sets up and performs sleep studies. Duties include data collection in human volunteers using a variety of noninvasive physiological monitoring devices (e.g., EKG, blood pressure, breathing, sleep, core body temperature, metabolic rate); setting up, testing, and maintaining equipment. Performs work of moderate to complex difficulty, including, but not limited to, creating and maintaining all of the in-laboratory timetables, maintaining/updating nursing flowsheets, organization of the scheduling in-laboratory shifts spanning 24-hour days, and inventory of biological sample collection/assay results. Contributes to the planning and design of research projects and manuscripts, assisting in the writing of manuscripts, grants, and/or regulatory documents, and also leading modification of studies and experiments through the institutional review board. Oversee and assist with the training and day to day management of student workers and research staff. Additional duties as assigned including medically screening volunteer research participants over the phone and in person. Responsibilities
Bachelor's degree, AND One (1) year of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Exercises discretion at all times when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature to maintain participant confidentiality Exercises integrity at all times regarding interactions with others and in performing research. Ability to work overnight and weekend hours while monitoring research participants. • Specialized experience in exercise science, circadian rhythm, or sleep research.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a biological science field. Experience in clinical research especially related to human subjects research. Specialized experience with computer programing or digital media. Experience working effectively with racially and ethnically diverse populations. Ability to work independently and in a small group setting. Ability to interact positively and productively with a diverse lab community.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
