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Research Project Coordinator
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2025-33713 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
The successful candidate will act as a key staff member for the coordination of multiple projects within the Sleep, Chronobiology, and Health Laboratory research program located in the OHSU School of Nursing. The candidate will coordinate multiple research projects under the direction of Andrew W McHill, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of the Sleep, Chronobiology, and Health Laboratory. This research is aimed at understanding the effects of disturbed sleep and circadian rhythms on physiology and pathophysiology in humans. In particular, we are investigating the adverse health effects of disrupted sleeping patterns, habitual diet, shift work, and the mechanisms underlying the adverse health of performing activities during the night. These studies will lead to interventions designed to improve the health, safety and well-being of shift-workers and vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities include coordination of projects with active management of expectations, timelines, and deliverables through facilitation and coordination of steps. The successful candidate will also track and report milestones and monitor study billing and budget documents. Duties also include scheduling staff work schedules, preparing and submitting Institutional Review Board documents, medically screening volunteer research participants over the phone and in person, and day-to-day administration of office organization management.
Additional duties may 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); set up, test and maintain equipment. Some sessions in the laboratory may be on a variable schedule, including regular overnight, early morning, and weekend shifts.
Candidates with experience working effectively with racially and ethnically diverse populations are highly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Master's in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in management of clinical research especially related to human subjects research. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Exercises discretion at all times when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature to maintain participant confidentiality Exercises integrity at all times in regard to interactions with others and in performing research. Potential to work overnight and weekend hours while monitoring research participants. Experience working effectively with racially and ethnically diverse populations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Specialized experience in exercise science, circadian rhythm, or sleep research. Specialized experience with computer programing and/or digital media. Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting. Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner with a diverse lab community.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Project Management or a biological science field. Simultaneous management of multiple NIH-level grants. Specialized experience in exercise science, circadian rhythm, or sleep research.Specialized experience with computer programing and/or digital media.Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting.Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner with a diverse lab community. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
