Research Study Coordinator I-Psychiatry

University of Tennessee•Memphis, TN

16h•$22

About The Position

The Research Study Coordinator 1 supports activities of a National Institute on Drug Abuse clinical trial of methamphetamine use disorder. Duties include clinical trial supervision and compliance, patient recruitment/retention, data collection, and study procedure adherence.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of related research experience; OR a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years.
Ability to work both independently and in close contact with a study team, clinical providers, patients, academic collaborators, students, families, and community participants.
Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
Fluency with clinical research management and regulatory issues; strong personal drive and work ethic aimed towards personal and professional enrichment.
Skill with quantitative/qualitative data collection, scientific writing community-based health research, and public presentation.
Must possess impeccable interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies, ensuring all activities are conducted according to protocol, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinates study startup, ongoing management, and closeout activities; maintains detailed records and documentation throughout the study lifecycle.
Contributes to the development and refinement of operational procedures, supporting process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Recruits, screens, enrolls, and monitors research participants, ensuring safety and well-being throughout the study.
Administers appropriate assessments and enters data in database in real time.
Documents all adverse events, medication adjustments and/or protocol deviations reported by study participants using protocol specific forms and procedures while utilizing good clinical judgment.
Prepares reports, charts, and presentations to communicate study progress and findings to stakeholders.
Assists in participant retention activities and serves as study participants' primary contact person after they are randomized to study intervention groups.
Serves as a central point of contact and facilitates communication and collaboration among principal investigators, clinical staff, research participants, and external partners
Performs other related duties as assigned.