Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Research Project Coordinator Job Locations US-OR-La Grande Requisition ID 2025-32843 Position Category Research Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Research Department Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network Salary Range $57,969 - $72,401, with salary placement commensurate with experience, qualifications and internal equity FTE 1.00 Schedule Typically M-F, some occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. In-person in Eastern Oregon clinic work 3x a week. HR Mission School of Medicine Drug Testable No Department Overview

Job applicant must be located in La Grande / Eastern Oregon region.

 

The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. ORPRN's mission is to improve health outcomes and equity for all Oregonians through community-engaged dialogue, coaching, education and research. ORPRN facilitates a broad variety of clinical health care research, quality improvement projects, and practice transformation efforts in rural Oregon, and across the state. ORPRN is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist organization. We do so by evaluating how we develop and support our workforce, the partnerships we uphold and how we engage in our work throughout Oregon.

 

The Research Project Coordinator, Entry (RPCE) position will coordinate small to medium sized research and implementation science projects. They work with the Primary Investigator and Research Project Manager on design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination efforts, including developing sections of grant proposals, manuscripts and presentations. In addition, the RPCE builds and fosters relationships with community clinicians and clinics in order to conduct healthcare research projects.

The RPCE exercises independent judgement and takes action, seeking advice as necessary. They train and indirectly supervise students and junior staff.

Function/Duties of Position

Project Coordination

Coordinate small projects or section of larger projects.Monitor study activities, timelines, and deliverables.Organize team meetings: schedule, create agendas, take notes.Train and indirectly supervise students and junior staff.Foster relationships with clinics, community organizations and key partners; promote ORPRN with community partners.Work under the direction of a Principal Investigator or other Project Coordinators or Project Managers. Provide assistance to coordinate research programs.Support the tracking and reporting of project milestones. 

Research Support & Coordination

Draft sections of grant proposals. This may include leading distinct portions of applications or short-duration or small-scale projects.Recruit and enroll participants to research studies, technical assistance offerings and other projects. Communicate project protocols, implications of participation and aims of the project.Contribute to development and implementation of study and quality improvement protocols, and lead students and junior staff in implementing protocols.Participate in collection, tracking, and/or analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data. Contribute to papers, posters and presentations to disseminate findings.Draft and submit IRB submissions and modifications. 

Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's in relevant field AND 

1 year of relevant experience.  
OR 

Equivalent combination of training and experience  

1 year of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree 

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointExcellent communication skillsExcellent organization skillsAbility to work independently in a multi-task environment Preferred Qualifications

Experience in research data collection or research Project Coordination 

1 or more years’ experience in practice facilitation or quality improvement

1 or more year in a primary care setting 

Experience in marketing, outreach or participant recruitment 

Experience with REDCap  

Experience with statistical programs such as R, Stata, SAS 

Experience with Atlas.ti or NVivo 

All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.