Research Project Coordinator-Preventive Medicine

Job Description

Market Range: 10

Hiring Salary: $4,182.12 - $4,583.33/Monthly


THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL MAY 31, 2027. THE FUNDING MAY BE EXTENDED PENDING FUNDING AVAILABILITY.

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Project Coordinator 1 supports the Principal Investigator in adolescent- and young adult-focused research, coordinating research studies and conducting research-related activities. Work will focus on, but not be limited to, recruitment strategies, data collection, and retention activities associated with pilot intervention research, clinical trials, capacity-building of clinicians and community members surrounding research skills and establishing connections supporting community-based participatory research and youth participatory action research. The program of adolescent- and young adult-focused research will include, but not be limited to, research related to adolescent and young adult substance use disorder treatment and overdose prevention/response and adolescent and young adult reproductive health.

Responsibilities

1. Implements a multifaceted, weekly recruitment plan.
2. Problem solves recruitment issues; tracks recruitment strategies progress.
3. Oversees participant scheduling and coordinate with study staff and local community partners.
4. Screens patients for eligibility; coordinates, confirms, and documents distribution of participant incentives.
5. Oversees adherence to protocol, including informed consent, collection of measurements, and data entry.
6. Performs research interviews, interventions, fidelity-related observations and creates associated documentation.
7. Contributes ideas and suggestions for all phases of the project.
8. Utilizes statistical and database management software to analyze data and prepare summary narrative reports, tables, graphs, and figures.
9. Assists in the design of studies by reviewing proposals to determine research methods best suited to study objectives.
10. Monitors and analyzes data weekly to ensure no changes to the protocol are needed to improve retention or recruitment efforts.
11. Gathers and updates materials needed for grant, reports submissions and other investigator-related activities.
12. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities.
13. Negotiates contracts, monitors budgets, and purchases equipment.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION : Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, Literature or a related field. (Master's Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of research experience; OR a combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and with a study team.
• Highly developed organizational skills.
• Effective time management skills are necessary to balance responsibilities.
• Ability to understand quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact with adolescents and young adults with respect, compassion, and engagement.
• Ability to treat members of the recovery community with respect, compassion, and engagement.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.