Epidemiology Research Project Coordinator (NIH ECHO)

Dartmouth College; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine. This role coordinates the NIH-funded Environmental influences on Children’s Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study, working with multiple study sites in the region from Lebanon, NH.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, IRB readiness, and travel to study sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 or more years’ experience in health or social sciences, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• One to two years’ experience as a study coordinator in a comparable setting, including recruiting and interviewing research participants or other comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web-based applications.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open-ended problems.
• Superior verbal communication and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Must complete educational requirements for Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects ( IRB ) upon hire and appropriate laboratory and safety training(s).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to other study sites in the region of the research study as needed.
• Adheres to the most current public health recommendations regarding COVID -19, including symptom surveillance, screening questions, and personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implements the research activities at participating medical clinics/study sites, including distribution and completion of surveys, data collection and management, subject identification, recruitment, interviewing, and scheduling.
• Provides education and instruction to participants on informed consent, study materials, collection of samples, measurements, and follow-up processes according to protocols.
• Collects data in person and remotely with participating study families, which may include pulmonary function testing (spirometry), cognitive assessments, anthropometric and survey data according to established study protocols.
• Collects biospecimens from study participants according to established study protocols. Coordinates collection and delivery of samples with laboratory, clinics, hospital staff, and other study staff as needed.
• Conducts necessary follow-up activities as needed and coordinates with laboratory and other study personnel to ensure specimens and measurements are collected, processed, entered into databases, and delivered according to protocol.
• Enters accurate study data in established databases in a timely manner according to protocols.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with collaborating clinics and staff to ensure adherence to study protocols and current clinical best practices. Acts as a resource to collaborating clinics and staff.
• Maintains a high level of research professionalism to maintain participant engagement and retention.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

IRB training

Travel willingness

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Web-based applications

Job description

Dartmouth College is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine. This role coordinates the NIH-funded Environmental influences on Children’s Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study, working with multiple study sites in the region from Lebanon, NH.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, IRB readiness, and travel to study sites as needed.