What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Coordinator I position at University of Massachusetts Medical School?
Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Coordinator I is responsible for carrying out multiple complex research protocols.
Responsibilities
MAJOR 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
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED 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
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise and direct the activities of data collection employees and Research Technicians
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Usual office environment, laboratory, medical, surgical, and off campus study sites
Additional Information
Applicants must be comfortable approaching patients in the ED and acute care setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in healthcare setting, either clinical or research
- The applicant will be working on multiple projects so flexibility is a must
- Off-site travel will be required to UMass Memorial Community EDs
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse array of research participants, physicians, clinical staff, and other members of the research team
- Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email)
