Research Scientist

Company: CODA, Inc.
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

We are CODA. We are a not-for-profit, research-focused behavioral health agency and the oldest opioid-addiction treatment facility in Oregon. We help adult clients whose health and quality of life are compromised by alcohol, drugs and mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. Our comprehensive network of programs allow us to treat all forms of addiction at all levels of recovery through detoxification, residential, and outpatient care. We value our amazing employees and show it with excellent benefits, a supportive company culture and the opportunity to be part of a best-in-class research department.Our positions are eligible for a generous benefits program including medical, dental, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) with 4% employer matching, and up to 4 weeks paid time off in the first year. Employees also receive priority consideration for career advancement opportunities as well as professional development training and support.We are currently seek an excellent candidate to join our team as a Research Scientist.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:* Conduct research with local and national partners including clinical trials and other studies as site Principal Investigator, which includes taking responsibility for completing all required training; attending local/national meetings as needed; ensuring all CODA study staff are trained and conducting assessments/interviews to regulatory and study standards; coordinating across CODA clinical and administrative units to ensure study workflow; overseeing participant involvement and safety; monitoring study budgets to ensure projects remain within grant budget guidelines; and reporting study data, results, and findings to scientific and lay audiences.* Develop new project ideas for research/evaluation appropriate to CODA's mission statement and write or collaborate on grants including scientific, administrative, and financial content.* Prepare and present at conferences, and prepare articles for publication.* Assure that projects are conducted in accordance with Federal and State requirements.* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:* PhD, MD/DO, or other doctorate in public health or related field.* Must have at least 4 years post-Ph.D. research/evaluation experience.* Ability to apply and teach methods, systems, and procedures of clinical research in a logical, systematic, sequential approach.* Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining client confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.* Ability to operate a computer, utilize basic MS Office programs, and effectively navigate and maintain client records in an electronic medical records system.REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:* A valid Washington or Oregon driver's license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* Must be able to operate a personal computer, including reading from a computer monitor, keyboarding, and using a mouse.* Must be able to negotiate staircase, reach, bend, and handle objects.* Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* If in recovery from a substance-use disorder, must have continued abstinence under independent living conditions or recovery housing for the immediate past two years, per OAR 309-032-1520.HP123Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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