Research Coordinator

Cal Poly Partners • San Luis Obispo, CA

2d • $22 - $36

About The Position

Research Coordinators collect data and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis for the Central Coast Physician Education Feasibility Study. They work with principal investigators to develop and administer surveys, manage and analyze data, and lead and document interviews and focus groups with the medical community on the central coast. The role also supports research activities through literature reviews, research-method selection, oversight of student researchers, data quality management, and equipment and supply inventory. The position is subject to continued grant or center funding.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with research and survey development.
• Willingness and ability to travel to research locations within San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties and elsewhere in California as needed.
• Valid California driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with staff at all levels, the Board of Directors, the university community (including students, faculty, and staff), and the public.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Successful completion of required background, education and employment verification, and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Work with principal investigators to support high-quality data collection, including designing surveys, analyzing data, and working with contracted third parties.
• Help oversee a team of student researchers managing data.
• Assemble and lead interviews and focus groups with physicians, hospital and clinic leadership, and other educational institutions.
• Assist with literature reviews and determine suitable research methods and equipment; select research techniques.
• Lead research on other similar physician models.
• Participate in determining the validity of results and contribute ideas about experimental procedures and methods.
• Order and inventory equipment and supplies required for research activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely research-data input and provide quality-management oversight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including a choice of HMO and PPO plans; the employer covers a large portion of the premium for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement through CalPERS; employee contributions may be refunded if employment ends before retirement.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• 14 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time