Data Collector, Biomedical Engineering
About The Position
Under departmental direction, the data collector coordinates activities to support the Head Kinematics in Sports Study. Provides assistance to an established research team by collecting data, keeping records, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures to ensure compliance with study protocols and all appropriate regulations. Visit data collection sites as needed to perform activities including, but not limited to: assist the research team with recruitment activities (screen and consent), administer questionnaires, collecting kinematic data, and answer any questions about the research study. Responsible for the compilation, registration and submission of data, as required by the Sponsor. Travel is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or Public Health; or, an equivalent combination of experience and education including training in research methodology, computerized data processing, and/or interviewing techniques.
- Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed. All additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Strong organizational skills
- Outgoing, professional, persistent, and familiar and open to working in the hospital environment
- Familiar with data collection tools (i.e., RedCap) and experienced with Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
- A person that practices with a critical thinking approach and is not afraid to point out to a superior (senior engineer) that something doesn’t look right
- Willing to perform data entry tasks over long periods of time during the day
Nice To Haves
- A background in nursing, engineering or other health-related field
- Comfortable communicating with physicians, engineers, coaches, team owners, etc.
Responsibilities
- Recruit Study Participants- Work with project manager to coordinate and assist with recruitment sessions to enroll study participants.
- Collect On-Field Data - Attend local and/or national sporting events to collect various forms of on-field data including wearable sensor, activity log, video, and survey data.
- Collect Qualitative Data - Take detailed notes and/or lead structured interviews with study participants.
- Manage collected data - Organize collected data, perform any required post-processing steps, and communicate data location to study staff.
- Communicate any adverse events to research team.
- Data Analysis - Visually verify and characterize collected data according to developed protocols.
- Collaboration - Work in partnership with the research team.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
