Research Study Manager-Preventive Medicine

University of Tennessee•Memphis, TN

17h

About The Position

The Research Study Manager oversees the coordination of the SCAN! (Skin Cancer Awareness Now!) cancer prevention research project in the Department of Preventive Medicine. This position provides a cohesive, collaborative, and mutually supportive environment to support and enhances the quality, quantity, and timeliness of service to the research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Criminology, or related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Four (4) years of related research experience including recruitment of study participants, consenting of participants, and following a research study protocol; OR Master’s Degree and two (2) years of experience.
Previous supervisory experience.
Ability to work independently and with a study team.
Highly developed organizational skills.
Knowledge of effective time management skills necessary to balance responsibilities.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques.
High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to complete Human Subjects Protection within the first week of employment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and assess progress toward study milestones.
Experience working with community members/partners in the conduct of community engaged research.
Knowledge using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Effective time management.
Experience with implementation of complex research projects.

Responsibilities

Functions as primary manager of a new grant.
Collaborates with the PI and serves as the liaison with community partners.
Develops strategies for improving the operations of the project; allocates research staff for research projects and plans for back-up.
Develops and implements study protocols and data gathering methods.
Functions as the pivotal person for generating first drafts of study related materials (e.g. qualitative interview guides, scopes of work, progress reports).
Conducts qualitative interviews and co-leads the analyses.
Supervises project staff; plans, assigns, and oversees work assignments for staff working on assigned projects.
Evaluates attainment of goals and makes recommendations for improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.
Assumes responsibility for participant/client relations for assigned project(s).
Completes and submits IRB amendments and renewal for projects; maintains IRB documents and IRB communications in critical documents binder; communicates important IRB issues appropriately.
Functions as Regulatory Affairs resource in the Center; complies with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule guidelines.
Submits required documents timely (e.g. progress reports, budget reconciliation).
Performs other related duties as assigned.