Infant Research Coordinator - Home Visits & Data

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology in Urbana, IL seeks a Visiting Research Coordinator to support data collection, participant contact and recruitment, and related research activities.

The role involves cognitive and physical assessments of newborns through preschoolers, data entry, biospecimen handling, and protocol development. Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health or related field.
• Experience communicating with women/parents and the public.
• Experience with infants/children and data collection.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data entry.
• CITI Human Subject trainings and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform cognitive and physical assessments of newborns to preschoolers.
• Conduct interviews, collect biological specimens and drive to locations.
• Data entry and participant tracking; obtain re-consents as needed.
• Process and organize human biospecimens; maintain records.
• Develop and update research protocols and training materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Data collection

Own car

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology in Urbana, IL seeks a Visiting Research Coordinator to support data collection, participant contact and recruitment, and related research activities.

The role involves cognitive and physical assessments of newborns through preschoolers, data entry, biospecimen handling, and protocol development. Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required.