Social/Clinical Research Specialist

About the role

The Institute for Trauma Recovery seeks to advance understanding of trauma recovery and develop interventions that improve recovery. The foundation of our success is our fantastic team of faculty and staff. Our team believes that achieving new discoveries for trauma survivors around the globe, via observational studies and randomized controlled trials, is an extremely meaningful and satisfying way to spend one’s professional life. We work to place the trauma survivor at the center of all of our decisions and to serve them through our work. We continuously work to create a community where our team members serve trauma survivors and actualize their career growth and individual leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Investigators (PIs) and Institute Manager on several current and pending research projects.
• Support the PI with maintaining research methods, tracking patients in the study, provide feedback and suggestions on the development/revision of research protocols and regulatory correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and updated manuals of procedures for the studies.
• Serve as senior coordinator on one or more of the ongoing clinical trials in the institute.
• Aid in study design, the development of study procedures, budget management, and regulatory oversight.
• Supervise research staff and student volunteers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Specialized knowledge in clinical research principles. Ability to plan and design methodologies for monitoring data collection. Ability to take a leadership role in implementing changes in design of clinical research management. Ability to problem solve and resolve quality control issues by changing processes. Strong problem solving skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.