Research Project Coodinator

Dartmouth College•Hanover, NH

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About The Position

As part of our work with the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, we are hiring a Research Project Coordinator to support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. We strive to achieve our mission to conduct rigorously constructed research and apply state-of-the-art and novel methods and technologies to advance the field of epidemiology and impact human health and disease. In collaboration with project leaders, the Research Project Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and ongoing activities for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental influences on Children's Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study. To support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in achieving its mission to conduct rigorously constructed research and apply state-of-the-art and novel methods and technologies to advance the field of epidemiology and impact human health and disease. In collaboration with project leaders, the Research Project Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and ongoing activities for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental influences on Children's Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in health or social sciences, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
5 years' experience working as a study coordinator, recruiting and interviewing research participants, or comparable experience.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web-based applications.
Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open-ended problems.
Superior verbal communication and writing skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Must complete educational requirements for Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) upon hire and appropriate laboratory and safety training(s).
Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to other study sites in the region of the research study as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in health or social sciences or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with performing spirometry or pulmonary function testing (PFTs)
Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Implements the research activities at participating medical clinics/study sites, including distribution and completion of surveys, data collection and management, subject identification, recruitment, interviewing, and scheduling.
Provides education and instruction to participants on informed consent, study materials, collection of samples, measurements, and follow-up processes according to protocols.
Collects data in person and remotely with participating study families, including pulmonary function testing (spirometry), cognitive assessments, anthropometric and survey data according to established study protocols.
Collects biospecimens from study participants according to established study protocols.
Coordinates collection and delivery of samples with laboratory, clinics, hospital staff, and other study staff as needed.
Conducts necessary follow-up activities as needed and coordinates with laboratory and other study personnel to ensure specimens and measurements are collected, processed, entered into databases, and delivered according to protocol.
Enters accurate study data in established databases in a timely manner according to protocols.
Develops and maintains working relationships with collaborating clinics and staff to ensure adherence to study protocols and current clinical best practices.
Acts as a resource to collaborating clinics and staff.
Maintains a high level of research professionalism to maintain participant engagement and retention.
Works closely with the principal investigator and research directors on the development of, revisions and updates to protocols, study materials, and supplies.
Maintains close communication with the principal investigator, study research directors, and other study staff regarding study progress, processes, and the collection and delivery of samples.
Assists study research directors with data monitoring and tracking activities, preparation of reports, Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewals and revisions, and coordination of other administrative activities as needed.
Maintains study supplies, equipment, and materials.
Coordinates mailings for study subjects, follows up with staff on missing forms and materials, and maintains a supply of materials for staff.
Ensures that data are successfully collected and managed.
Ensures that subject and data confidentiality is maintained, and data integrity is maintained.
Maintains accurate and efficient tracking system for study documents approved by IRB and assures protocol materials are up to date and distributed appropriately.
May conduct medical record reviews according to study protocols and may act as a clinical resource to other study staff for medical record reviews.
Maintains working relationships with medical and administrative staff to coordinate medical record review activities.
Other study tasks as needed
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Adheres to the most current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, including symptom surveillance, screening questions, and personal protective equipment.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned