Research Coordinator-Pediatrics SPAH Kids Study (Spanish Speaking Preferred)

Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL

1d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Research Coordinator, Pediatrics—SPAH Kids Study Endeavor Health’s department of Pediatrics at Evanston Hospital is seeking applicants for a Research Coordinator. This position will be focused on supporting the Stress, Pregnancy, & Health (SPAH) Kids study, a longitudinal study of the links between socioeconomic status, prenatal stress, and early child development. The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Research Manager, PIs, and rest of the team to execute study assessments and work toward project goals. https://sites.northwestern.edu/spah/spah-kids/ What you will do: Research Study Coordinator will support Dr. Pellerite’s Stress Pregnancy and Health Kids’ research studies, including social disparities research on pediatric outcomes and maternal-child health studies This person will assist with study activities including submitting IRB documentation; identifying, recruiting and enrolling patients and other participants for research studies; obtaining consent; administering cognitive and language assessments to children; administering psychosocial interviews, surveys during in-person and remote study sessions at Endeavor’s Evanston Hospital; ensuring data quality; participating in data analysis as guided by Research Manager and PI; and communicating with stakeholders This person will also assist in preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and abstract writing as well as coordination of new grants— including preparing and tracking of study budgets

Requirements

BS
2 years experience in research
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.
Experience working with children between the ages of 15 months to 6 years.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking preferred.
Experience facilitating recruitment and follow up strategies with clinic personnel and operational problem solving.
Experience working with data management systems and software such as REDCap, SPSS, Ripple.
Spanish Fluency is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Knowledge and application of NorthShore policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility
Institutional Review Board Regulations Local, State, and Federal Research regulations
Obtaining informed consent Consent form preparations, processing and revision
Adherence to consent and protocol throughout study
Correct communication of protocol and research procedures to subject and significant others
Support PI in initiating research studies
Conduct literature searches
Maintain and file appropriate documentation with IRB and grant making agencies
Assist in the development of data collection/entry strategies and creation of all study forms, using REDCap or other tools
Communicate with external research partners
Complete all protocol requirements
Create agendas, run team meetings, and minute taking
Prioritize study requirements on an ongoing basis and adjust work schedule accordingly
Communicate all study/protocol deviations and adverse events to the Research Manager and PI in a timely and efficient manner to ensure subject care and safety
Assist with training and orientation of study personnel (research assistants, associates and data entry personnel)
Monitor subject accrual and quality assurance
Maintain subject confidentiality at all times
Maintain accurate and organized documentation for each project
Database creation and management including safekeeping of files, entering data gathered during study, and ensuring data integrity
Assist with qualitative and quantitative analysis of data
Assist in abstract, poster, and manuscript writing to disseminate study results
Prepare periodic progress reports and submit to the IRB
Responsible for preparation of documents and application packages for the submission and maintenance of research grant proposals
Assist in identification of and application for funding opportunities
Support PI in providing reports to awarding agencies at required intervals
Produce invoices and track deposits
Communicate effectively with key strategic partners
Assist in developing project scope, objectives, and deliverables for survey contracts
Produce reports on survey data collection for clients