Research Coordinator II

University of Southern California-posted 2 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Los Angeles, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

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USC Department of Family Medicine at Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator. Working directly under the supervision of Dr. Linda Ko, Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Family Medicine and Director of the Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science program at SC CTSI, the Research Coordinator serves as a lead coordinating aspects of sponsor-initiated and investigator-initiated research studies and D&I program including subject recruitment, data collection, scheduling of study-related activities and follow-up of enrolled subjects. Assists with budget preparation and training of less experienced research coordinators. Provides guidance and direction related to research studies to investigators, research personnel, and subjects, from initial protocol design to completion of study and close-out report. The research coordinator will also assist with the creation and implementation of D&I training and consultation for translational research teams and community partners, collaborate across SC CTSI programs to integrate D&I science and practices and disseminate D&I program practices and resources nationally through the Clinical and Translational Science Consortium. The successful candidate will have high level of organization, attention to detail, and strong oral and written communication. The candidate who fills this position will work closely with several research team members as well as SC CTSI teams to coordinate and support complex projects, with multiple goals and support requirements. Candidates should have experience with community engagement, dissemination and implementation science projects, and qualitative research methods including experience with software, e.g., Dedoose, Atlas.ti, NVivo, etc.) and electronic data capturing system, such as RECap and Qualtrix.

Leads coordination of research sponsored projects, D&I program, and other related activities led by Dr. Ko.
Plans, organizes and schedules assessments/tests/activities to meet research objectives and study protocol compliance.
Communicates with study team personnel to ensure study procedures are followed and research is performed as described in protocol.
Serves as contact for subjects, study personnel, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and study sponsor.
Assists in participant recruitment for studies including recruitment, screening, orientation and correspondence.
Schedules subject appointments, tests, and procedures coordinating with external providers as needed.
Produces reports, correspondence and other materials, as needed or required.
Has responsibility for data collection for research studies following established data collection and management procedures.
Collects pertinent information from study participants through interviews, administration of tests or surveys or questionnaires, medical records review, or other collection procedures.
Assists with development and management of project budgets.
Prepares and/or directs the preparation of financial reports as required.
May direct ongoing purchasing activities including authorization of one-time purchases with approval from investigators.
Organizes and prepares grant proposals in collaboration with other programs and centers (including SC CTSI and Norris Cancer Center).
Maintains accurate, complete and timely records, including source documents, consent forms, case report forms, protocol documents, and regulatory documents, as required by sponsor and institutional guidelines.
Prepares and submits timely, accurate, and complete documentation of study continuing review and study amendments to Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Assists investigators with reportable event submissions to IRB.
Assists with the development of D&I training and consultation program and preparation of study documents such as informed consent, recruitment script, and other materials.
Assists with preparation of proposal, protocol, case report forms and progress notes, as needed.
Maintain quantitative and qualitative databased and other records of program quality improvement for reporting and compliance purposes.
Generates reports and analysis of data according to project schedules with a biostatistician.
Provides guidance and direction to less experienced research coordinators in these efforts.
Arranges and attends meetings, seminars, symposia and other events related to project efforts, including D&I program effort.
Participates in educational opportunities to increase knowledge and remain current with D&I science and practice.
Plans and implements dissemination activities with the communication core through webinars, newsletters, conference presentations, and manuscript publications.
Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

BS in psychology, public health, communication, sociology and related disciplines
2 years of experience in the field of public health with specific experience in community-based participatory research, dissemination and implementation, and health promotion
Experience coordinating complex projects with multiple project team members who come from a variety of professional backgrounds.
Ability to represent Dr. Ko’s research program in a professional and congenial manner with professional colleagues and with public and private organizations.
Experience working with academic researchers and members of community organizations
Demonstrated research skills, in both qualitative and quantitative methods (design, implementation, and analysis)
Demonstrated oral presentation skills, both with and without Microsoft PowerPoint
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and as part of a team
Ability to exercise sound judgment and to address complex situations with creativity
Ability to review existing research, literature, and resources to contribute to the creation of evidence-based materials and research instruments
Highly organized and attentive to detail
Ability to balance multiple demands simultaneously under time constraints
Proficiency in MS office applications, qualitative data analysis software (Atlas.ti, Dedoose, NVivo, etc.), electronic data capturing system, such as RECap and Qualtrix.
Administrative or research experience.
Knowledge of medical environment and terminology.
Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional research regulations as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and HIPPA regulations.
Proficient with MS Office applications.
Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Master’s degree in psychology, public health, sociology and related disciplines
3 years of work experience in the field of public health
Educational emphasis in community-based public health practice
Experience preparing and managing the human subjects/Institutional Review Board process
Experience with Dedoose, Atlas.ti and/or statistical software, e.g. SPSS, Stata
Staff education and orientation experience.
Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).

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