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Research Project Coordinator-Preventive Medicine
Market Range: 10
Hiring Salary: $4,182.12 - $4,583.33/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL MAY 31, 2027. THE FUNDING MAY BE EXTENDED PENDING FUNDING AVAILABILITY.
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Project Coordinator 1 supports the Principal Investigator in adolescent- and young adult-focused research, coordinating research studies and conducting research-related activities. Work will focus on, but not be limited to, recruitment strategies, data collection, and retention activities associated with pilot intervention research, clinical trials, capacity-building of clinicians and community members surrounding research skills and establishing connections supporting community-based participatory research and youth participatory action research. The program of adolescent- and young adult-focused research will include, but not be limited to, research related to adolescent and young adult substance use disorder treatment and overdose prevention/response and adolescent and young adult reproductive health.
- Implements a multifaceted, weekly recruitment plan.
- Problem solves recruitment issues; tracks recruitment strategies progress.
- Oversees participant scheduling and coordinate with study staff and local community partners.
- Screens patients for eligibility; coordinates, confirms, and documents distribution of participant incentives.
- Oversees adherence to protocol, including informed consent, collection of measurements, and data entry.
- Performs research interviews, interventions, fidelity-related observations and creates associated documentation.
- Contributes ideas and suggestions for all phases of the project.
- Utilizes statistical and database management software to analyze data and prepare summary narrative reports, tables, graphs, and figures.
- Assists in the design of studies by reviewing proposals to determine research methods best suited to study objectives.
- Monitors and analyzes data weekly to ensure no changes to the protocol are needed to improve retention or recruitment efforts.
- Gathers and updates materials needed for grant, reports submissions and other investigator-related activities.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates activities.
- Negotiates contracts, monitors budgets, and purchases equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, Literature or a related field. (Master’s Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of research experience; OR a combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work independently and with a study team.
- Highly developed organizational skills.
- Effective time management skills are necessary to balance responsibilities.
- Ability to understand quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques.
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office.
- Ability to interact with adolescents and young adults with respect, compassion, and engagement. Ability to treat members of the recovery community with respect, compassion, and engagement.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.
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