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Research Archivist Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

This involves researching, analyzing, and developing innovative techniques to optimize performance of complex workloads across cloud and on-premise environments. These workloads are difficult to ...

... with research and design for architectural issues, assisting/providing status updates, attending ... Smarsh is the leading comprehensive archiving platform. Recognized as one of today's fastest ...

Administrative Assistant

Salem, OR · On-site

$28.11 - $37.70/hr

... research. Acts as resource on administrative issues, including employee actions and compliance with county policies and procedures. Oversees maintenance of departmental archives. Acts as liaison ...

Administrative Assistant

Salem, OR · On-site

$28.11 - $37.70/hr

... research. * Acts as resource on administrative issues, including employee actions and compliance with county policies and procedures. * Oversees maintenance of departmental archives. * Acts as ...

Permit Technician

Albany, OR · On-site

$55K - $71K/yr

Archive permits, plans, site plans, soils reports, engineering calculations and other pertinent ... Research a wide variety of building related issues including permit activity and approved uses.

... clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to ... Compile laboratory notebooks, departmental records, and supporting documentation for archival and ...

... clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to ... Compile laboratory notebooks, departmental records, and supporting documentation for archival and ...

... clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to ... archive visits and other regulated documentation. Will perform barcode labeling and validation of ...

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What is a research archivist?

A Research Archivist is a professional responsible for collecting, preserving, and organizing historical documents and records to ensure their accessibility for research purposes. They assess, catalog, and maintain archives, often working in museums, libraries, universities, or governmental organizations. Research Archivists also assist researchers in locating and interpreting archival materials, ensuring the long-term preservation of valuable information. Their work is essential for maintaining historical records and supporting scholarly research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a research archivist?

To thrive as a Research Archivist, you need expertise in archival science, records management, and historical research, typically supported by a degree in library science or a related field. Familiarity with digital asset management systems, cataloging software, and standards like EAD and MARC, as well as certifications such as Certified Archivist (CA), are often required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication help archivists manage collections and assist researchers effectively. These skills ensure the preservation, accessibility, and integrity of valuable historical records, supporting both institutional goals and scholarly research.

What are some common challenges faced by research archivists when managing large or complex collections?

Research Archivists often encounter challenges such as organizing and preserving vast amounts of materials, ensuring accurate metadata, and balancing accessibility with the need to protect sensitive information. Handling born-digital and digitized records adds layers of complexity, requiring up-to-date technical skills and ongoing collaboration with IT staff. Additionally, Research Archivists regularly work with researchers and other departments to prioritize processing and respond to reference requests efficiently, making strong communication and project management skills essential.

What is the difference between Research Archivist vs Archivist?

AspectResearch ArchivistArchivist
CredentialsMaster's degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, or related fieldTypically a Bachelor's degree; some roles prefer a Master's or archival certification
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, universities, museums, or librariesArchives, museums, government agencies, or corporate records departments
Primary FocusManaging and providing access to research collections, supporting scholarly workPreserving, organizing, and maintaining historical records and documents
Common UsageUsed in academic, research, and cultural institutionsUsed in historical, governmental, and corporate settings

Research Archivists focus on supporting research activities by managing collections for scholarly access, while Archivists concentrate on preserving and organizing records for long-term retention. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in related environments, but their primary goals differ: research support versus preservation.

Is there a high demand for research archivists?

Research archivists are in moderate demand, especially in institutions like museums, universities, and government agencies that require managing and preserving historical records. Employment growth is steady, and skills in digital archiving and database management can enhance job prospects.

What are popular job titles related to Research Archivist jobs in Oregon?

For Research Archivist jobs in Oregon, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Research Archivist job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Clinical Research Associate - Full-Service

Syneoshealth

OR • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Performs site qualification, initiation, monitoring, management, and close-out visits to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance.

  • Verifies and documents informed consent, assesses site processes, and reviews source documents and clinical data for accuracy and completeness.

  • Supports activities related to investigational product inventory, site file management, and communication to ensure study procedures are followed.


Syneos Health rating

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Job description

Clinical Research Associate - Full-Service

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

  • We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
  • We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
  • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs site qualification, site initiation, interim monitoring, site management activities and close-out visits (performed on-site or remotely) ensuring regulatory, ICH-GCP and/or Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practice (GPP) and protocol compliance. Uses judgment and experience to evaluate overall performance of site and site staff and to provide recommendations regarding site-specific actions; immediately communicates/escalates serious issues to the project team and develops action plans. Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes.
  • Verifies the process of obtaining informed consent has been adequately performed and documented for each subject/patient, as required/appropriate. Demonstrates diligence in protecting the confidentiality of each subject/patient. Assesses factors that might affect subject/patient's safety and clinical data integrity at an investigator/physician site such as protocol deviation/violations and pharmacovigilance issues.
  • Per the Clinical Monitoring/Site Management Plan (CMP/SMP): Assesses site processes. Conducts Source Document Review of appropriate site source documents and medical records. Verifies required clinical data entered in the case report form (CRF) is accurate and complete. Applies query resolution techniques remotely and on site, and provides guidance to site staff as necessary, driving query resolution to closure within agreed timelines. Utilizes available hardware and software to support the effective conduct of the clinical study data review and capture. Verifies site compliance with electronic data capture requirements.
  • May perform investigational product (IP) inventory, reconciliation and reviews storage and security. Verifies the IP has been dispensed and administered to subjects/patients according to the protocol. Verifies issues or risks associated with blinded or randomized information related to IP. Applies knowledge of GCP/local regulations and organizational procedures to ensure IP is appropriately (re)labelled, imported and released/returned.
  • Routinely reviews the Investigator Site File (ISF) for accuracy, timeliness and completeness. Reconciles contents of the ISF with the Trial Master File (TMF). Ensures the investigator/physician site is aware of the requirement of archiving essential documents in accordance with local guidelines and regulations.
  • Documents activities via confirmation letters, follow-up letters, trip reports, communication logs, and other required project documents as per SOPs and Clinical Monitoring Plan/Site Management Plan. Supports subject/patient recruitment, retention and awareness strategies. Enters data into tracking systems as required to track all observations, ongoing status and assigned action items to resolution.
  • For assigned activities, understands project scope, budgets, and timelines; manages site-level activities / communication to ensure project objectives, deliverables and timelines are met. Must be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities to achieve goals / targets.
  • May act as primary liaison with study site personnel, or in collaboration with Central Monitoring Associate. Ensures all assigned sites and project-specific site team members are trained and compliant with applicable requirements
  • Prepares for and attends Investigator Meetings and/or sponsor face to face meetings. Participates in global clinical monitoring/project staff meetings (inclusive of Sponsor representation, as applicable) and attends clinical training sessions according to the project specific requirements.
  • Provides guidance at the site and project level towards audit readiness standards and supports preparation for audit and required follow-up actions.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines or other applicable guidance, relevant regulations, and company SOPs/processes; completes assigned training as required. For Real World Late Phase, the CRA II will use the business card title of Site Management Associate II. Additional responsibilities include:Site support throughout the study lifecycle from site identification through close-out. Knowledge of local requirements for real world late phase study designs.Chart abstraction activities and data collection
    Collaboration with Sponsor affiliates, medical science liaisons and local country staff. The SMA II may be requested to train junior staff. Identify and communicate out of scope activities to Lead CRA/Project Manager. Proactively suggest potential sites based on local knowledge of treatment patterns, patient advocacy and Health Care Provider (HCP) associations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
  • Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis
  • US ONLY: As part of your employment with Syneos Health, you may be deployed to Sites that require certain medical and other personal information to gain facility access. Pursuant to our Employee Privacy Notice, Syneos Health can provide the Sites with the information necessary for you to gain such access. Further, a Site may ask you for additional information beyond that which Syneos Health has in its possession. You are required to comply with any such Site requests as a condition of your employment with Syneos Health. Please note that failure to provide requested information may result in a Site barring you from entry, which could put your ongoing employment at risk.

We are always excited to connect with great talent. This posting is intended for a [possible] upcoming opportunity rather than a live role. By expressing your interest, you'll be added to our talent pipeline and considered should this role become available.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Get to know Syneos Health


Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information


Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.


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