Research Coordinator II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Research Coordinator II will be responsible for coordinating biomedical informatics research studies. This role involves tracking objectives, milestones, and deliverables, managing communication among various stakeholders, and assisting with budget maintenance and IRB protocols. The position also supports grant proposal development, research protocol implementation (including recruitment, consent, data collection, and analysis), and the dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail, particularly with regard to interpreting and implementing protocols and in terms of collecting data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Excellent written (in English) and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and to collaborate with faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals at multiple levels.
Demonstrate strong skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Adobe, and Project Management software.
Working knowledge of informatics and/or health-related research.
Ability to handle protected health information and human subject issues.
Ability to interpret basic statistical results.
Ability to work with investigators to draft project proposals and plans, manuscripts for publication in peer-review journals, and project reports.

Nice To Haves

Asana and Atlassian products preferred for project management software.
Master’s Degree with at least two years of experience in conducting health services, informatics, or other health-related research.

Responsibilities

Track objectives, milestones, deliverables, status reports, and study results for biomedical informatics research studies.
Translate study design decisions into concrete tasks and assist in setting implementation priorities.
Manage communication among staff, study sponsors, healthcare professionals, and investigators to ensure timely reports and deliverables.
Work with investigators and administrative staff to maintain budgets, monitor project spending, and develop and maintain IRB protocols.
Prepare and submit progress reports and other research-related documentation.
Organize and lead project and team meetings.
Track and communicate project updates to team members, leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate grant proposal development with investigators and grants administrators, managing submission milestones and deadlines.
Identify and review extramural funding opportunities and share them with investigators and partners.
Conduct all phases of quantitative and qualitative research, including study recruitment, informed consent, retention, and data collection and analysis.
Communicate with study participants to address questions/issues and implement study protocols.
Work with investigators to produce publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations to academic, organizational, and community audiences.