Research Project Coordinator

Department: MED-Neurology Salary/Grade: EXS/5 Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,346-$64,473 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Job Summary Manages daily operations of a biomedical and/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors and other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes and reviews results, and supervises development and implementation of new protocols. Assigns work and supervises study staff and reviews technical operations ensuring all processes, protocols and procedures are quality controlled and functioning up to standards. Develops and administers budgets, grants and administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation and publication and coordinates writing, submission and administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). Specific Responsibilities Technical Lead execution and control of a biomedical and/or social science project or research study. Coordinate processing and analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests and procedures. Develop new and/or revised research methodologies. Ensure completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment. Ascertain pretreatment and eligibility requirements. Obtain informed consent. Register participant with appropriate sponsor. Interview and obtain medical and social histories. Collect data from medical records. Administer, schedule and/or score tests. Administration Oversee and manage collection, maintenance, analysis and evaluation of data used in grant submissions, presentations and publications. Ensure that information is entered correctly into databases. Assist PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing and preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress and final reports. Coordinate between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations and other research and/or educational institutions. Ensure that all study documents associated with current local, state and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols are completed in a timely manner. Finance Manage lab/study budget and inventory including purchasing of supplies and services ensuring they are necessary, reasonable and project related. Order and maintain inventory of study supplies. Distribute intra-departmental charges. Negotiate with vendors, obtain quotes and arrange for demos of large equipment. Supervision Train, direct, assign duties to and supervise research staff, students, residents and/or fellows. Act as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators. Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; or appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years’ research study or other relevant experience; or Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master’s or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; or appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience. Supervisory or project management experience required. Must complete NU’s IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and must re‑certify every 3 years. Benefits Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits; pre‑tax and flex spending accounts; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. EEO Statement Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr