Project Coordinator - Research

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH seeks a research-focused professional to support Dr. Milan Satcher in developing and overseeing health policy and health services research on substance use and criminal legal populations. You will manage projects, coordinate data collection and analysis, and help disseminate findings.

The role emphasizes independent execution, collaboration with project leaders, and potential grant-writing involvement to advance multiple research initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field with five years of research experience or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree or PhD preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods, procedures and equipment.
• IRB / regulatory oversight and GCP knowledge preferred.
• Experience with hazardous materials safety and lab inventory.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment and planning.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with software used for data analysis and online search tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as major contributor to the research program and plan project scope.
• Independently conduct research and provide leadership to others.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data; present findings at meetings or conferences.
• Prepare grant proposals or applications when needed.
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff and student assistants as required.
• Oversee lab operations and advise on equipment and supply needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field

Master’s Degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Research software familiarity

Job description

Overview

The grant-funded poition will support Dr. Milan Satcher in the development, coordination, execution, and dissemination of research projects focused on examining health policy and health services delivery for populations with substance use disorders and criminal legal experience. Tasks include project management, meeting facilitation, data collection, management and analysis, research event coordination, reporting, and project development/assisting in preparing grant proposals. Serves as an integral team member in engaging, facilitating, and successfully implementing multiple projects. In collaboration with project leaders, implement the entire life cycle of project activities with a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring the timely completion of project activities.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as major contributing member to the research program, participating in the development of the research hypothesis and planning the project parameters and scope.
2. Independently conducts research on aspects of multiple projects and provides leadership to others participating in the project.
3. Collects, analyzes and interprets data resulting from projects and presents findings and their significance in various settings such as lab meetings, conferences, and may author or co-author research findings and present at national conferences.
4. May find/obtain funding for research projects and write grant proposals and applications.
5. May hire, supervise, train, and evaluate staff and student assistants to meet changing department needs.
6. Oversees general laboratory operations to ensure proper methods, procedures and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction. Advises on the need for and type of equipment and supply purchase, use, maintenance, and availability.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of study with five (5) years of research experience or the equivalent in education and experience required.
• Master’s Degree or PhD or foreign equivalent in relevant field, preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory and research methods, procedures, and techniques as well as equipment and instruments.
• Depending on the assigned area, experience in animal models or a strong background with human research will be necessary.
• A scientific background in an environmental, chemical or biological field preferred.
• Prior experience with IRB, regulatory oversight of clinical trials and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) preferred.
• Willingness to be exposed to and work with hazardous and or infectious materials and/or hazardous chemicals.
• Exceptional organizational and management skills to plan and organize the research approach and project parameters.
• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage laboratory inventory and records.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computer software applications used for research investigations and data analysis and presentation as well as on line search engines.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- For animal lab work, completion of Required Training for Working with Animals and Animal User Health and Safety Program in accordance with the IACUC (Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee).

Area of Interest

• Area of Interest: Research/Science
• Pay Range: $52,395.20/Yr. - $81,224.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 42316

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affinicative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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