Research Coordinator I - Pediatrics - Nutrition (Part-time)

Part-time position. Schedule is based on study needs and may require daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend availability; work hours may vary based on study requirements and participant scheduling. This position is not eligible for employee benefits and is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

About the Role

The Moreno Lab studies how children's sleep and circadian rhythms impact children's weight status. We conduct lab-based and home-based studies in which children's sleep is assessed via a wrist-worn watch and circadian rhythms are assessed via saliva sampling procedures. Depending on study protocol, screen use may also be assessed via apps that monitor device use, and children will be randomized to experimental conditions to examine the impact of screen use on sleep and circadian rhythms.

The Research Coordinator I will help to coordinate day-to-day activities of research protocols, which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants. They will ensure accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and safety of research participants across studies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multiple facets of data collection with child research participants and their parents in the laboratory or home environment, including executive functioning test administration, saliva collection, and record keeping.
• Perform basic lab procedures, including assessment of circadian rhythms via salivary melatonin, behavioral sleep assessment tools, and tests of executive function.
• Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and safety of research participants.
• Interview, screen, and recruit patients for study. Explain process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Collect patient information.
• Process, document, and enter information into a database.
• Collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood, saliva, and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• May be required to receive on-the-job training of phlebotomy and EKGs/ECGs prior to performing on study participants.
• Maintain records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Schedule research participants for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Retrieve and submit test results to the appropriate party.
• May correspond with patient throughout study.
• Travel to participants' homes for data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Customer Service

• Maintains clear communication with participants and other team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Requires effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Prior experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
• Willing to travel to participant homes for data collection.
• Willing to work afternoons and evenings, Friday through Sunday, on research protocols that involve evening data collection visits and potentially overnight visits.
• Flexibility to work late evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office and front-end database applications (RedCap).
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills, takes action, and meets deadlines assigned by Manager and/or PI.

Working Conditions and Occupational Risks

Work is located in busy patient clinics, hospitals, office areas, participants' homes, and/or laboratories where there are potential exposures to blood borne pathogens (blood and/or other potentially infectious materials), drugs, chemicals, radiation, environmental allergens (in participants' homes), and physical hazards. Patient interaction and interaction with other employees is required.

Physical Requirements

Will need to transport data collection supplies to homes. This involves lifting and carrying equipment less than 50 lbs and climbing stairs as needed at participant homes.