Research Coordinator - Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

What You'll Do

• Help coordinate multiple protocols being conducted in the MRU
• Aid in the setup and coordination of study protocols
• Work with study participants to complete study visit procedures
• Assist with study scheduling, consenting, escorting study participants, administering questionnaires, taking study measurements, and completing data collection forms
• Support volunteer services, nursing, and dietary services units during high-demand times
• Recruit, screen study participants, explain the research study, and assist with study measures
• Assist in the metabolic kitchen as needed
• Collaborate with other Core Units like the Nutrition Evaluation Lab
• Enter and review data for accuracy and completeness
• Implement and maintain best practices for data collection, management, quality control, and study closeout
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and University policies
• Train staff and students on study-related procedures and data collection methods
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures and manuals

What We're Looking For

• Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or other health-sciences field
• Knowledge and experience typically acquired by a Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite, email, web search
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Exposure to working with data such as data collection, data entry, or data management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact well with others
• Completion of Human Subject Protection training through CITI within two weeks of hire (required prior to interacting with human subjects)
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 1+ year experience in a research setting
• Experience with REDCap or other research data collection databases
• Experience working within IRB guidance and policies
• Experience with working with research participants

Pay Range

Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.35, Maximum $31.70

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.