Senior Research Coordinator - Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

Tufts University•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) is to promote healthy aging through nutrition science to empower people seeking to enjoy long, active, and independent lives. HNRCA investigators conduct the world's most advanced studies on nutrition and aging. The research focuses on determining the nutrient and physical activity requirements necessary to promote well-being for older adults. HNRCA scientists examine how nutrition and physical activity play a major role in the prevention of the major chronic degenerative conditions and diseases associated with aging.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or other health sciences field
1-3 years of experience
Strong time management and organization skills
Strong data management skills, including the ability to handle and organize data from different sources, and experience with data management software programs
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interacts well with others
Experience with REDCap or other research data collection databases
Experience working within clinical trials and IRB guidance and policies
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within two weeks of hire
Completion of Human Subject Protection training through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within two weeks of hire (required prior to interacting with participants)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in nutrition-related or health sciences–related field
Experience with multi-site trials

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute the NIH-funded study entitled: The Impact of Biological Mechanisms of Aging on Response Variability to Resistance Training in Older Adults (BRIO).
Assist with various aspects of study set-up, study participant visits, and assorted tasks during the active study, including randomization, outcome measures, and interventions, as well as data collection, management, and quality control.
Assist with overall planning, implementation, and coordination of study protocol.
Work as a liaison with internal and external research staff and facilitate cross-collaborative functions and communication.
Coordinate study visits and interact with study participants to ensure all study visit procedures are completed as necessary and within the timeline.
Coordinate data entry of surveys and other information into research databases.
Monitor data quality and completeness of surveys and data collection forms.
Create data collection forms in REDCap or other research databases to help with accurate, complete, and quality-controlled data collection for assigned studies.
Work with HNRCA core scientific units to help implement best practices for data and biological sample collection, data management, and quality control from study launch to closeout.
Implement best practices and policies for data sharing and retention.
Ensure that research activities are performed within Federal regulations and follow University and human ethical studies policies and guidelines.
Communicate with Principal Investigator(s) and research staff to make sure all necessary IRB materials are submitted and up to date.
Serve as a liaison with the IRB to keep up with new forms, requirements, policies, and audit guidelines.
Work as a liaison with core units in the HNRCA.
Participate in clinical study meetings both at the HNRCA and with Mayo Clinic collaborators.
Assist with training staff and students as necessary on study-related procedures and data collection methods.
Coordinate distribution and upkeep of the study protocol, consent form(s), and any other study materials.
Assist with tracking, executing, and reporting study milestones.
Assist with literature searches and drafting and preparing grant applications, manuscripts, interpretive summaries, and presentation materials.
Write, developmental edit, copy edit, and proofread grant applications, manuscripts, interpretive summaries, and presentation materials.
Create tables, figures, and slide decks for grant applications, manuscripts, interpretive summaries, and presentation materials.