Research Study Coordinator

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Study Coordinator manages laboratory operations, including regulatory and compliance documentation, participant recruitment, and requisition of laboratory equipment and supplies. This role ensures studies comply with local and federal laws and regulations, as well as Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating multi-site studies, recruiting and screening participants, conducting cognitive assessments, and maintaining all study-related documents and records. The coordinator provides subject matter expertise to other research staff, serves as a point of contact for participants, manages inventory, promotes the study, and reports on progress to the laboratory director and manager. Boys Town, established in 1917, is a national child and family care organization that expanded into health care and research with Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977. The organization fosters a culture of belonging and is dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, patients, and communities.

Requirements

• Apply skills necessary to implement and maintain a research program that has national impact.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of the relevant literature and skill and experience with research procedures related to neuroscience, or relative disciplines, including knowledge of relevant research procedures.
• Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer applications appropriate for the field of interest.
• Communicate concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work well with other professional personnel and with support staff.
• Provide research training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as well as to train, supervise, and evaluate research assistants and technicians.
• General understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Work with human study participants.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a research laboratory or in project management required.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures study is in compliance with local and federal laws and regulations.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Boards including maintaining current approved staff log, CITI training requirements for staff, study modifications, consent form updates, continuing reviews and annual reports, advertising approval, reporting of adverse events, and initial application submissions.
• Coordinates with other institutions for multi-site studies.
• Recruits and screens potential study participants and performs intake assessments.
• Completes cognitive assessment batteries with participants.
• Creates and/or maintains all documents and records related to the study, including the primary Access database.
• Provides subject matter expertise and direction to other research staff, including research assistants who help execute elements of the overall study.
• Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress.
• Manages the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed.
• Attends meetings, events and seminars to promote the study.
• Attends DICoN laboratory meetings and provides updates on enrollment and execution of the study to the laboratory director and manager.
• Creates reports on each study, including notes on protocols, workload, data collection, and more.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Cost savings in pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from our experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees