Research Project Coordinator (Department of Epidemiology)
About the role
The organization operates within the public health and epidemiology sector, focusing on understanding social and policy determinants of health, health disparities, and health equity. It addresses challenges related to healthcare for chronic and infectious diseases by conducting research to generate insights that can inform public health strategies and interventions.
The RESEARCH PROJECT COORDINATOR role is responsible for administratively coordinating research protocol implementation for specific studies. This position ensures the efficient logistical execution of study activities and provides administrative support to maintain the validity and integrity of research findings. The coordinator contributes to the research process by supporting data management, protocol adherence, and communication among study teams, thereby facilitating impactful research outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings
- Collaborate with Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans
- Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes
- Collect and organize data per study requirements, including participant interviews and questionnaire administration
- Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures
- Assist with setup and management of data collection systems
- Oversee record management for the research study
- Manage budget expenditures related to study operations
- Coordinate and schedule study and team meetings
- Provide updates on protocol implementation and recommend operational improvements
- Conduct literature searches for background information
- Assist with IRB needs
- Prepare for dissemination of research projects
- Manage and analyze data
- May supervise student research assistants
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Additional education or related experience may substitute as per equivalency guidelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related discipline (preferred)
- Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses
- Proficiency in SAS, Stata, or R
- Experience managing multiple project components and investigator needs
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Pay
Starting salary range: $17.65 to $31.05 hourly (commensurate with experience)