Health Services Research Analyst - ON SITE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Research Analyst is a full-time role in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The analyst supports National Institutes of Health-funded studies, including single-center observational studies and multicenter randomized controlled trials. Studies involve older adults with and without cognitive impairment and adults with musculoskeletal pain, with recruitment at VUMC and in the local community. The role ensures that research activities follow study protocols and applicable guidelines. Responsibilities include maintaining study protocols and IRB records; coordinating IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; recruiting, screening, enrolling, and following participants; conducting in-person physical and/or cognitive assessments; communicating with investigators, physicians, clinical teams, participants, and sponsors; maintaining study databases; preparing reports; and coordinating weekly research meetings. Participant assessments may be conducted in person or remotely as specified by the study protocol. The position works Monday through Friday during traditional daytime business hours and is on site at offices at 2525 West End Avenue and in the South Tower of Vanderbilt Medical Center East in Nashville, Tennessee. Reliable transportation is required. The role also provides project management and research coordination, supports collaboration across project teams, and applies quantitative and qualitative research skills to study design, coordination, conduct, data management, and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Ongoing access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Experience with REDCap is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide program and project management for research activities and tasks related to project execution and operations.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of study procedures and communications with investigators and federal sponsors.
Maintain IRB documentation and ensure research follows Good Clinical Practice and sponsor guidelines.
Maintain and update study protocols and oversee IRB initial submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
Recruit and screen potential participants through medical chart review, physician or community outreach, and patient screening or interviewing.
Enroll eligible study participants and conduct participant follow-up.
Communicate assessment procedures and complete assessments with participants in person or remotely, as dictated by study protocols.
Conduct in-person physical and/or cognitive testing.
Schedule participants for initial and follow-up appointments.
Conduct study-related follow-up calls, emails, and mailings.
Communicate regularly with the Principal Investigator, collaborating physicians, clinical teams, investigators, and other research team members about study protocols and progress.
Maintain the study database and prepare data reports.
Oversee weekly meetings with the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, and study staff to report study progress.
Use quantitative and qualitative research skills to participate in research design, coordination, and conduct.
Foster collaboration and maintain communication across internal and external project teams.
Attend weekly research team meetings and contribute to a positive work environment.