Research Coordinator II - Pediatrics Gastroenterology

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

137d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Project Management: Activities include but are not limited to: Supporting Principal Investigator on research projects as directed; Monitoring study progress for adherence to study timelines; Oversight of operations involving survey design and longitudinal studies; Work with researchers, staff and clinicians to establish needs, develop, create and implement studies; Developing educational and training materials for staff and patients; Prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks to achieve tight deadlines (as determined by commitments to funding agencies) and complying in a timely manner with administrative requests and requirements. Encourage collaboration and coordination of existing and new projects as they arise; will be involved in patient recruitment, IRB compliance, regulatory compliance, and coordination of communication amongst and between PIs, RAs, and Assistant Director(s); Coordinate and train research volunteers as appropriate. Data Management: Activities include but are not limited to: Develop and adhere to a Data Management Plan; Oversee the data collection, extraction, or entry; Perform routine QA checks to ensure data quality and integrity and establishing reporting metrics that align with the project. Regulatory Compliance Management: Activities included but are not limited to: Preparing and submitting research compliance documents to governing (IRB) bodies as required; Ensuring adherence to governing rules and regulations; Initiating and maintaining a current regulatory file; Acting as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals. Aid researchers, staff and clinicians with design and planning of projects, including ways to write, edit, and submit IRBs for new projects and ensure IRB compliance for current projects. Scientific Writing and Dissemination of Research Findings: Activities include but are not limited to: Abstract and manuscript preparation; Participating in the writing and review of grant submission materials to federal and non-federal funding agencies. Perform literature reviews for various projects. Editing of abstracts and manuscripts for publication and editing of grant proposals and submissions. Miscellaneous Activities: Completing various tasks and/or special projects relevant to the funded research as assigned by Principal Investigator.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills are required
Ability to organize a variety of data sources including subject files, logs, regulatory compliance documents, and institutional procedures efficiently and accurately with meticulous recording, tracking, and reporting skills

Nice To Haves

B.S. degree in relevant field (Biology, Psychology, Business Admin) or extremely strong track record of clinical research management is preferred
Experience working with young human subjects is a plus
Ability to individually manage subjects, and work in a collaborative environment and perform administrative duties
Experience in computer science and related programming (python, R, etc.) a strong plus

Responsibilities

Supporting Principal Investigator on research projects as directed
Monitoring study progress for adherence to study timelines
Oversight of operations involving survey design and longitudinal studies
Work with researchers, staff and clinicians to establish needs, develop, create and implement studies
Developing educational and training materials for staff and patients
Prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks to achieve tight deadlines (as determined by commitments to funding agencies) and complying in a timely manner with administrative requests and requirements
Encourage collaboration and coordination of existing and new projects as they arise
Patient recruitment
IRB compliance
Regulatory compliance
Coordination of communication amongst and between PIs, RAs, and Assistant Director(s)
Coordinate and train research volunteers as appropriate
Develop and adhere to a Data Management Plan
Oversee the data collection, extraction, or entry
Perform routine QA checks to ensure data quality and integrity and establishing reporting metrics that align with the project
Preparing and submitting research compliance documents to governing (IRB) bodies as required
Ensuring adherence to governing rules and regulations
Initiating and maintaining a current regulatory file
Acting as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals
Aid researchers, staff and clinicians with design and planning of projects, including ways to write, edit, and submit IRBs for new projects and ensure IRB compliance for current projects
Abstract and manuscript preparation
Participating in the writing and review of grant submission materials to federal and non-federal funding agencies
Perform literature reviews for various projects
Editing of abstracts and manuscripts for publication and editing of grant proposals and submissions
Completing various tasks and/or special projects relevant to the funded research as assigned by Principal Investigator