Research Coordinator - Open Rank

University of Massachusetts Medical School•Worcester, MA

7d•$40,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Coordinator carries out multiple complex research protocols. The posting describes two open levels: Research Coordinator I and Research Coordinator II. Research Coordinator II performs the duties of Research Coordinator I and takes on additional project, clinical-study, regulatory, and operational responsibilities.

Requirements

Research Coordinator I: bachelor’s degree in the sciences or health care, or equivalent experience.
Research Coordinator I: one year of related experience.
Research Coordinator I: experience using computer-based tools such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel to off-site locations.
Research Coordinator II: requirements for Research Coordinator I, plus a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health care field, or equivalent experience.
Research Coordinator II: three years of related experience.
Research Coordinator II: demonstrated knowledge of federal requirements for conducting clinical trials.
Research Coordinator II: experience using computer-based tools such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with investigators to design, develop, and document data forms, questionnaires, and other survey materials.
Contribute to research recommendations and the design of research projects.
Participate in grant, manuscript, and Institutional Review Board processes.
Develop plans for conducting community surveys and conduct in-person or telephone field research.
Monitor participant selection and randomization.
Coordinate participant data collection, complete case report forms, and develop and maintain spreadsheets and computerized data files.
Collect and maintain questionnaires and other participant data forms.
Conduct literature searches and prepare detailed written summaries of findings.
Collaborate with project leaders on data presentation, interpretation, and scientific reports.
Assist with budget and operational aspects of grant and contract proposals, as applicable.
Prepare summary reports and ongoing project evaluations for investigators.
May recruit, select, supervise, and direct data collection employees and Research Technicians.
Conduct quality-control checks on field data collection systems.
Coordinate with other research sites to promote consistency and accurate documentation.
For Research Coordinator II: support projects by implementing work plans and preparing deliverables, project-meeting materials, IRB submissions, reports, evaluations, and arrangements such as interviews.
For Research Coordinator II: take administrative responsibility for clinical aspects of patient study subjects and testing.
For Research Coordinator II: prepare and carry out project-specific surveys, interviews, and focus groups with patients, state agency personnel, and other key informants; record and analyze data and evaluate and update it in relation to protocols.
For Research Coordinator II: design and execute protocols and experiments, modify protocols as needed, and potentially lead an independent research project.
For Research Coordinator II: oversee development of data-collection instruments, survey tools, and interview guides; perform or oversee data collection, management, and analysis.
For Research Coordinator II: assist with writing scientific publications and grants and review literature.
For Research Coordinator II: assist multiple principal investigators with the design, development, and implementation of research.
For Research Coordinator II: assist with revenue and expense account operations, compile expenses for fiscal reports and grant budgets, and assist with grant reporting requirements.
For Research Coordinator II: maintain regulatory paperwork throughout study initiation, continuation, and termination, including IRB applications, informed consents, and HIPAA authorizations.
For Research Coordinator II: may recruit, select, supervise, and direct data collection employees, Research Technicians, and Research Coordinators.
For Research Coordinator II: comply with applicable safety and infection-control standards and maintain inventory of research-related supplies.
Perform other duties as required.