Research Coordinator
About The Position
Research Coordinator - OB/GYN supports obstetric research studies investigating chronic stress and disparities in pregnancy outcomes. Under general supervision, this person will assist with: Study management including submitting IRB documentation Identifying, recruiting and enrolling patients for clinical studies Obtaining consent and specimens, and collecting/maintaining data Preparation of materials for presentation and publication The overall focus of the research is to reduce disparities in pregnancy outcomes for vulnerable birthing populations. This research will involve recruitment of pregnant people into various observational, interventional, quant and qual-methods based studies The Research Coordinator will assist with manuscript preparation, new grant proposals, and abstract writing The position may also involve working with community partners
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in social, biological or healthcare sciences) required
- Six months minimum experience as a research assistant in human subjects research (or equivalent position) required
- Experience facilitating recruitment and follow up strategies with clinic personnel and operational problem solving
- Excellent organization, time management, problem solving and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to interact in a professional and sensitive manner with medical personnel, research subjects, research collaborators, community groups and other research staff
- Must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision, and show initiative
- Basic computer skills required, experience with Excel preferred
Nice To Haves
- Obstetrics & Gynecology or Maternal Child Health research experience preferred
- phlebotomy skills beneficial but not required
- Ability to speak Spanish preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Study management including submitting IRB documentation
- Identifying, recruiting and enrolling patients for clinical studies
- Obtaining consent and specimens, and collecting/maintaining data
- Preparation of materials for presentation and publication
- Assist with manuscript preparation, new grant proposals, and abstract writing
- Working with community partners
Benefits
- Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
