Data Collector, Biomedical Engineering

JOB SUMMARY

Under departmental direction, the data collector coordinates activities to support the Football COACH Study. Provides assistance to an established research team by collecting data, keeping records, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures to ensure compliance with study protocols and all appropriate regulations. Visit data collection sites as needed to perform activities including, but not limited to: assist the research team with recruitment activities (screen and consent), administer questionnaires, deploying study equipment to their respective assigned teams, collecting kinematic data, and answer any questions about the research study. Responsible for assisting with Neurocognitive data sessions, where study participants come in for a study visit and complete both computer and non-computer related tasks. Knowledge and training on testing battery will be required. Responsible for the compilation, registration and submission of data, as required by the Sponsor.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Social Science, Education, or Public Health; or, an equivalent combination of experience and education including training in research methodology, computerized data processing, and/or interviewing techniques.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

1. Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed.

2. All additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

2. Excellent reading comprehension

3. Strong organizational skills

4. Outgoing, professional, persistent, and familiar and open to working in the hospital environment and outside of the hospital environment with collaborators

5. Familiar with data collection tools (i.e., RedCap) and experienced with Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, and Word

6. A background in nursing, engineering or other health-related field

7. Comfortable communicating with physicians, engineers, coaches, team owners, etc

8. A person that practices with a critical thinking approach and is not afraid to point out to a superior (senior engineer) that something doesn’t look right

9. Willing to perform data entry tasks over long periods of time during the day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recruit Study Participants- Work with project manager to coordinate and assist with recruitment sessions to enroll study participants.

• Collect On-Field Data - Attend local and/or national sporting events to collect various forms of on-field data including wearable sensor, activity log, video, and survey data.

• Collect Qualitative Data - Take detailed notes and/or lead structured interviews with study participants.

• Manage collected data - Organize collected data, perform any required post-processing steps, and communicate data location to study staff. Communicate any adverse events to research team.

• Data Analysis - Visually verify and characterize collected data according to developed protocols.

• Collaboration - Work in partnership with the research team/teams.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, comfortable, office environment, and travel is required.

Please note that for this data collection position, there will be outdoor data collection sessions, so instances of both inclement weather and the summer season should be noted.