Research Coordinator I

UMass Chan Medical School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Shrewsbury seeks a Research Coordinator I. You will assist in justice-related research projects involving youth and adult legal settings. Responsibilities include conducting field research, collaborating on data collection, and preparing project reports. A Bachelor's degree in sciences or healthcare and experience with research tools are required. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.
• Experience in using computer-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and implementation projects.
• Conduct field research and data collection.
• Collaborate in the development of research documentation.
• Prepare reports and summaries for project evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Field research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences or healthcare

Tools

SPSS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

General Summary Of Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Coordinator I is responsible for assisting with a couple justice-related research and implementation projects involving youth and adult legal settings. This position will conduct research-related tasks for funded research projects in the Law & Psychiatry Program at the Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC), including but not limited to coding parole, risk assessment, and other justice-related data; attending meetings with shareholders from legal settings (e.g., juvenile diversion, probation officers, parole officers); and assistance with preparing reports and presentations.

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
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SPSS
• Previous training or coursework in criminology, criminal justice, forensic psychology or a related field
  
  

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

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.