Research Coordinator I

Research Coordinator I
Job Number: 2024-46654
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Pediatrics - W833500
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 41
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Aug. 9, 2024

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.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors 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

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