Visiting Sr Research Spec, FIM+DASH

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Research Specialist, FIM+DASH will manage day‑to‑day operations of FIM+DASH. The study partners with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community‑based organizations to deliver cooking classes, nutrition and hypertension education, and healthy food supports (e.g., produce deliveries/vouchers). The Coordinator will (1) oversee and coordinate all study components; (2) supervise the Research Associate II, FIM+DASH and graduate/student employees; (3) oversee hiring and training of data‑collection staff; (4) coordinate all team meetings and assist the PI with administrative tasks; (5) co‑develop policies/SOPs for recruitment, data collection, and intervention with the PI, co‑investigators, and research staff; (6) monitor data‑collection quality, troubleshoot issues, and implement procedural modifications; and (7) oversee recruitment strategy and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, nutrition/dietetics, nursing, psychology, or related field
A minimum of 5 years related research experience, with 2+ years human subjects research coordination (or equivalent clinical research experience)
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
Proficient in specific lab research techniques
Working knowledge of IRB/HIPAA and GCP; demonstrated experience with REDCap and EHR‑based recruitment
Proficiency with Microsoft/Google tools; file management in Box/OneDrive
Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills; ability to work with adults from diverse, medically underserved communities
Access to reliable local travel within Chicago with the ability to work occasional evenings/weekends as study needs require

Nice To Haves

Masters (MPH/MS/MSN) or PhD in Nursing or health related field
Community‑engaged research experience
Participant‑first mindset; cultural humility; ethical rigor
Operational excellence (checklist‑driven, detail‑oriented, proactive problem‑solving)
Data stewardship (clean documentation, reproducible workflows)
Team facilitation (clear communication and timely updates)

Responsibilities

Coordinates multi channel recruitment (Epic/Slicer Dicer, referrals, patient portal, community outreach); tracks screen/fail and enrollment.
Schedules and executes baseline, 12 week, and 6 month visits (clinic/CRC); prepares materials, equipment, and REDCap instruments; follows SOP checklists.
Collects and quality checks study data (surveys, NDSR recalls, anthropometrics, clinic BP, VeggieMeter®, wearables); completes source docs and resolve queries.
Supervises Research Associate II, FIM+DASH and graduate/student employees; hires/onboards/trains staff; maintains delegation and training logs; creates task lists and SOP quick guides; conducts spot checks.
Schedules, manages ,and coordinates with CRC the baseline, 12 week, and 6 month visits.
Confirms transportation, childcare supports, interpreters, and incentives.
Coordinates intervention logistics with partners/vendors (class rosters, reminders, attendance); tracks produce/voucher dissemination and delivery logs.
Maintains regulatory compliance (IRB submissions/mods, AE/SAE reporting, essential documents/eBinder, SOP version control).
Runs team operations (agendas/minutes, action item tracking, supply purchasing, inventory) and provides weekly progress updates to the PI.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.