Research Associate and Project Manager
About The Position
The Department of Population Health Sciences at Virginia Tech is currently seeking a Research Associate and Project Manager. The researcher will play a key role in conducting and coordinating activities for a new NIH-funded study evaluating how the use of drinking water filters may improve health outcomes among individuals living in rural regions reliant on well or spring water sources. This position involves leading and coordinating research activities, including study implementation, data collection, quality assurance, and collaboration with community and academic partners. In partnership with the principal investigator, the incumbent may contribute to aspects of the design and execution of the research program, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met in alignment with sponsor expectations. Responsibilities include coordinating field operations, maintaining research protocols, overseeing data management to ensure scientific integrity and compliance with ethical standards. In addition to the project coordination, the incumbent may engage in scholarly activities, such as contributions to the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, development and delivery of conference materials and presentations, contributions to reports, and grant-related documentation. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in environmental health research, community-based field studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Requirements
- Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree if the candidate has substantial and highly relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Experience conducting research.
- Project management experience.
- Evidence of effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as with others and teams.
- Ability to coordinate and lead data collection efforts and supervise lab sample chain of custody and travel logistics.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- To excel, the person in this position should be highly detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational, planning, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work outdoors, standing, walking and bending, traversing uneven terrain, and being exposed to a variety of environmental conditions.
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing 25+ pounds.
- Must wear personal protective equipment at times as appropriate.
- Ability to travel to the southwest region of Virginia, approximately two or three days per week on average.
- Occasional overnight and weekend engagement as dictated by the research project.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
- Experience administering research surveys and/or working in a research laboratory.
- Experience with clinical trials.
- Experience with program monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience working with database management software such as REDCap.
- Familiarity with the far southwest region of Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating research activities, including study implementation, data collection, quality assurance, and collaboration with community and academic partners.
- Contributing to aspects of the design and execution of the research program, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met in alignment with sponsor expectations.
- Coordinating field operations
- Maintaining research protocols
- Overseeing data management to ensure scientific integrity and compliance with ethical standards.
- Contributions to the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, development and delivery of conference materials and presentations, contributions to reports, and grant-related documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
