Research Coordinator I

About the role

This position plays a key role in participant recruitment, study execution, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting participants through multiple channels
• Managing the consent process
• Collecting biological samples
• Scheduling study visits
• Supporting data collection activities such as electrophysiological, neuropsychological, and fMRI protocols
• Cooking with clinical providers
• Communicating with participants
• Providing training to research staff and trainees
• Cooking with clinical providers
• Coordinating with clinical providers
• Supporting research project coordination by tracking milestones, managing IRB compliance, overseeing volunteer onboarding and performance, and ensuring smooth workflow across study activities
• Data management responsibilities include maintaining data integrity across multiple platforms (e.g., REDCap, MS Access, Excel), managing both electronic and hard-copy records, and assisting in the development of data collection tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with EEG, neuropsychological assessments, fMRI protocols
• Experience with MS excel, word and Access
• Experience with online databases and/or collection such as REDCap or similar programs
• Experience with statistical software such as SPSS and Stata
• Experience or desire to learn phlebotomy
• Previous experience working on a research project; paid or volunteer including participant interaction and/or recruitment

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, interact professionally and possess effective writing, time management, and organizational skills

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in data management and analysis
• Knowledge of research protocols and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Benefits

As one of the nation's top public research university, the University of Florida is dedicated to providing robust benefits options to support the wellbeing their employees. The university offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet your family's financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverageFlexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance programFinancial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurancePlan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with youGenerous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and personal holiday, and winter break,Time to recover - 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leaveEnjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services

About The University Of Florida (UF), Department Of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. The Department of Psychiatry includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD)

About Gainesville

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state's largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year.