Sr. Research Project Coordinator (Research Administration)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Research Project Coordinator to work on two projects that utilize a multi-level approach, informed by community engagement and Indigenous Methods, to promote youth wellness and prevent youth suicide, in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigator or more senior research staff to ensure operational feasibility of proposed protocol/study design.
• Develop standard operating procedures and data collection forms based on understanding of underlying study design.
• Develop or oversee design and implementation of study procedures and tools for data collection, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in developing study budget.
• Set up data collection system and ensure validity of study data.
• Organize and quality control study data.
• Recommend and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Abstract and index information based on knowledge of subject matter.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet grant goals.
• Work with Tribal partners to support the development of the local data governance strategy.
• Regular travel to Fort Belknap site, located in Montana, to support on-site study team members in project implementation, data collection, and data dissemination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Master's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Collaborative and relationship building skills, able to build trust with community members and leaders.
• Experience working in rural and remote reservation settings preferred.

Skills

• Analytical Skills - Developing Data Management and Analysis.
• Analytical Skills - Developing Literature Reviews.
• Analytical Skills - Developing Oral and Written Communication.
• Analytical Skills - Developing Project Coordination.
• Analytical Skills - Developing Regulatory Compliance.
• Analytical Skills - Developing Research Data Quality Assurance.
• Analytical Skills - Developing Research Design.
• Analytical Skills - Developing Research Technical Proficiency.
• Analytical Skills - Developing Resource Management.