The Research Project Coordinator will work closely with the physician investigator (Dr. Valerie Press) and other research team staff in the university/clinical setting to carry out grant-funded projects focused on inhaler education for patients with COPD and the evaluation of novel training tools. The coordinator will be supervised by a program manager.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates and coordinates project activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of projects.
- Execution of research and advocacy projects and performs complex research related duties and tasks.
- Manages the day-to-day activities and the overall workflow of projects.
- Responsible for having a working knowledge and awareness of all project components and initiatives.
- Performs literature reviews and policy searches.
- Builds data collection instruments (questionnaires, interview guides, logs, etc.) and databases.
- Coordinates various aspects of projects, including recruiting participants, collecting data using questionnaires, conducting interviews/focus groups, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, as necessary, completing analyses, and interpreting results
- Assists with data organization and cleaning.
- Assists with policy and other advocacy efforts.
- Works independently and within teams, including both in the university and with community partners.
- Provides assistance to collaborators in executing research procedures and in data collection.
- Maintains working relationships with collaborative community and research partners.
- Maintains secure shared files for off-site and on-site management of project documents and data.
- Assists with preparing research findings for reports and presentations.
- Contributes to project dissemination, including abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
- Maintains accurate and complete records.
- Understands the IRB submission and reviews process to assist with protocol submissions and revisions.
- Protects data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations.
- Provides other research and general administrative support as assigned.
- Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
- Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Strong organizational skills, data management skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain patient / participant confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Clinical Research Associates & Coordinators: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person