Research Project Coordinator
About The Position
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Project Coordinator position. This is a part-time position for a K01-funded study developing and pilot-testing a web-based PrEP decision aid for young Black and Latino men who have sex with men (YBLMSM) and their providers. The project focuses on increasing PrEP uptake and equitable shared decision-making between YBLMSM and their healthcare providers, in partnership with a community-based clinic. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the research study and take a direct role in implementation of the study, including conducting qualitative interviews in English and Spanish.
Requirements
- BA/BS in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Psychology or Behavioral Health Fields, and/or equivalent in relevant Education and/or Training
- Bilingual fluency (speaking, reading, or writing) in Spanish and English
- At least (2) years of experience conducting structured, in-person interviews covering complex and sensitive physical and mental health issues
- At least (1) year working knowledge of GCP guidelines including protection of human subjects, definitions and reporting requirements for adverse events, elements of informed consent, Federal Codes, Regulations and Guidelines relevant to the performance and conduct of clinical research.
- At least (1) year working knowledge with Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS.
- At least (1) year writing, editing and proofing skills with opportunities to collaborate on scientific publications and manuscripts.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- Preferably two-three years of relevant project management experience in the social sciences, public health, psychology or behavioral health fields.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally may be required
Responsibilities
- Recruit, screen, and enroll research participants, and conduct qualitative interviews (in English and Spanish) with study participants.
- Support study personnel in monitoring assignments.
- Manage the financial aspects of the study, including subject payments and purchase of materials needed to conduct the study.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by funders and IRBs.
- Communicate issues and solutions to the Principal Investigator in a timely manner.
- Revise and maintain research operating procedures throughout the course of the study.
- Other duties might include providing administrative support for the Principal Investigator including drafting/proofing documents, supervising staff with administrative tasks.
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
