Opioid Research & Data Coordination Specialist

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University invites applications for a research coordinator role supporting opioid-related studies in Massachusetts. You will coordinate recruitment, consent, enrollment, and data collection while aiding data management and dashboard development.

Responsibilities include GIS mapping, dataset quality checks, and collaboration with EXAKT/EXOUD teams. Travel across MA families and communities will be required to complete field work.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in opioid-related research projects.
• Comfortable working in local communities with people who use drugs.
• Experience with opioid-related research and exposure to xylazine and LAIB is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Python, ArcGIS Pro.
• Willingness to travel between Boston and Northeastern, Southeastern, Central, and Western MA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, consent, enrollment, data collection and data management for qualitative and quantitative studies across Massachusetts.
• Assist with development of mHOPE data dashboard content including GIS maps, visualizations, CME units, and blog posts.
• Ensure data collection activities run smoothly; review forms for completeness and accuracy; maintain secure data storage.
• Support research staff in intake, enrollment, consenting, and data collection for Mass studies.
• Participate in team communication to share best practices and findings on xylazine exposure and LAIB outcomes.
• Help develop interview guides, surveys, manuals, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Attend in-person team meetings at home institution or field sites; handle other tasks as needed.

Skills

Opioid research experience

Community engagement

Data management

GIS Pro (ArcGIS Pro)

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

MPH degree

Tools

ACASI

REDCap

Qualtrics

SAS

R

RShiny

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University invites applications for a research coordinator role supporting opioid-related studies in Massachusetts. You will coordinate recruitment, consent, enrollment, and data collection while aiding data management and dashboard development.

Responsibilities include GIS mapping, dataset quality checks, and collaboration with EXAKT/EXOUD teams. Travel across MA families and communities will be required to complete field work.