Research Coordinator II

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School is seeking a Research Coordinator I to support multiple complex protocols under PI supervision. The role involves designing data forms, conducting field research, coordinating data collection, and contributing to literature reviews and reports.

Responsibilities include collaboration with investigators, assisting with grant and IRB processes, and performing quality control across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, health care, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of related experience
• Experience using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators to design, develop, and document data forms, questionnaires, and survey materials
• Support development of research recommendations and project design
• Participate in grant, manuscript, and IRB processes
• Develop overall research plans for surveys in the community
• Conduct in-person or telephonic field research
• Monitor study participant selection and randomization
• Coordinate data collection and maintain spreadsheets
• Collect and maintain questionnaires and data forms
• Perform literature searches and write summaries
• Collaborate on data presentation and reporting
• Develop and maintain computerized data files
• May assist with grant budget and operations
• Prepare summary reports and evaluations
• May help recruit and supervise data collection staff
• Conduct quality checks on field data systems
• Ensure consistency across research sites
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences/health care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Coordinator I is responsible for carrying out multiple complex research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators in the design, development, and documentation of data forms, questionnaires, and other survey materials
• Responsible for aspects of the development of research recommendations and the design of research projects
• Participate in the grant, manuscript, and Institutional Review Board process
• Develop overall research plan for conducting surveys in the community
• Conduct in-person or telephonic field research
• Monitor selection and randomization process of study participants
• Coordinate data collection of study participants, complete case report forms, and develop and maintain spreadsheets
• Collect and maintain questionnaires and other data forms from study participants
• Perform literature searches and write detailed written summaries of the findings
• Collaborate with other project leaders on data presentation, interpretation and writing of scientific reports
• Develop and maintain computerized data files for all data to be collected
• May assist with budget /operational aspect of grant and contract proposals
• Prepare summary reports and ongoing project evaluations for investigators
• May help recruit, select, supervise and direct the activities of data collection employees and Research Technicians
• Conduct quality control check on field data collection system
• Collaborate with other research sites to insure consistency between research sites and accuracy of documentation
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, health care, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of related experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.

Additional Information

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