Visiting Research Coordinator - Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

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About The Position

The Visiting Research Coordinator supports research projects through data collection, participant contact and recruitment, and other research activities such as data entry and specimen collection and processing. The role involves conducting cognitive and physical assessments of newborns, older infants, and preschool-age children; interviewing participants; collecting human biospecimens; and maintaining participant records. Work may take place by phone or Zoom, in participants’ homes, and at local prenatal clinics and hospitals. The coordinator also helps develop research protocols and training materials and performs administrative tasks as needed. The position requires occasional evening, early-morning, and weekend availability, including possible on-call work, to accommodate research participants’ schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as psychology, community or public health, nursing, or social work.
Experience interacting and communicating with women, parents, or other members of the public.
Experience interacting with infants and young children.
Solid computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office programs.
CITI Human Subjects training.
Valid driver’s license.
Attention to detail, careful observation and note-taking, and strict adherence to procedural protocols.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and follow detailed directions.
Own a car to conduct interviews and assessments and collect biological specimens at participants’ homes and local prenatal clinics and hospitals.
Proficiency with commonly employed software and databases.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as psychology, community or public health, nursing, or social work.
Experience conducting interviews by phone and in person.
Experience with research involving human subjects.
Experience managing and maintaining databases.
Phlebotomy training and license.

Responsibilities

Support research projects through data collection, participant contact, and recruitment.
Conduct cognitive and physical assessments of newborns, older infants, and preschool-age children.
Conduct interviews and collect biological specimens, including traveling to participants’ homes, local prenatal clinics, and hospitals.
Enter data and support other research needs.
Track participants, obtain re-consent for additional study activities, and maintain accurate contact records.
Collect, process, and organize human biospecimens.
Develop and strengthen research protocols and training materials.
Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned and needed.