Research Coordinator I

General Summary

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Coordinator I is responsible for carrying out multiple complex research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators in the design, development, and documentation of data forms, questionnaires, and other survey materials
• Responsible for aspects of the development of research recommendations and the design of research projects
• Participate in the grant, manuscript, and Institutional Review Board process
• Develop overall research plan for conducting surveys in the community
• Conduct in-person or telephonic field research
• Monitor selection and randomization process of study participants
• Coordinate data collection of study participants, complete case report forms, and develop and maintain spreadsheets
• Collect and maintain questionnaires and other data forms from study participants
• Perform literature searches and write detailed written summaries of the findings
• Collaborate with other project leaders on data presentation, interpretation and writing of scientific reports
• Develop and maintain computerized data files for all data to be collected
• May assist with budget / operational aspect of grant and contract proposals
• Prepare summary reports and ongoing project evaluations for investigators
• May help recruit, select, supervise and direct the activities of data collection employees and Research Technicians
• Conduct quality control check on field data collection system
• Collaborate with other research sites to insure consistency between research sites and accuracy of documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences, health care, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of related experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to travel to off-site locations

Additional Responsibilities

• Collect and disseminate questions from the data collection teams for discussion to ensure consistent data collection practices
• Create and maintain standard operating procedure (SOP) documents for quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Aid in running analytics, compiling data, and drafting reports
• Aid in drafting content, formatting and releasing e-newsletters
• Request and collect data required for reports to funders
• Attend local and/or national conferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with REDCap databases
• An interest in healthcare research
• Previous experience with qualitative research
• An interest in digital health interventions