Clinical Nutrition Research Coordinator - Part Time

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary is seeking a Research Program Coordinator (Health Sciences) to support human clinical nutrition research studies and education within the Health Sciences Lab. You will manage randomized dietary trials, participant interactions, regulatory compliance, and study documentation while mentoring undergraduates and contributing to data analysis and dissemination.

The role emphasizes coordination of visits, sample handling, EMA data, and collaboration with the Principal Investigator

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Physiology, Biology, Health Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related scientific field.
• Experience in clinical, translational, or human participant research.
• Experience following research protocols, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with research participants, students, faculty, and research staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment with strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical trial appointments, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and informed consent processes.
• Conducts participant assessments, including anthropometric, physiological, and neuroimaging evaluations.
• Collects, processes, and organizes biological samples, including saliva and blood-derived specimens, in accordance with study protocols.
• Oversees ecological momentary assessment (EMA) data collection and manages wearable biosensor deployment and data acquisition.
• Maintains accurate study records, databases, and research documentation to support data integrity and compliance.
• Supports clinical research protocols through quality assurance activities, data management, and coordination with research team members.

Skills

Clinical research

Regulatory compliance

Data management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Physiology, Biology, Health Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

William & Mary is seeking a Research Program Coordinator (Health Sciences) to support human clinical nutrition research studies and education within the Health Sciences Lab. You will manage randomized dietary trials, participant interactions, regulatory compliance, and study documentation while mentoring undergraduates and contributing to data analysis and dissemination.

The role emphasizes coordination of visits, sample handling, EMA data, and collaboration with the Principal Investigator