Research Coordinator II

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

UMass Med School is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator II in Worcester, MA, to support multiple complex protocols under the PI. The role emphasizes survey design, data collection, and collaboration with investigators across projects.

The ideal candidate will have a sciences or health-care background, one year of related experience, and proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint and strong communication and organizational skills. Travel to off-site locations may be 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators in the design, development, and documentation of data forms, questionnaires, and other survey materials
• Develop overall research plan for conducting surveys in the community
• Coordinate data collection of study participants, complete case report forms, and develop and maintain spreadsheets
• Conduct literature searches and write detailed summaries of the findings
• Collaborate with project leaders on data presentation, interpretation and writing of scientific reports
• May assist with budget/operational aspects of grant and contract proposals
• May help recruit, select, supervise and direct data collection employees and researchers
• Perform quality control on field data collection systems

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization

Analytical

Interpersonal

Travel

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Research Coordinator II

Minimum Salary: USD $23.08/Hr. - USD $27.88/Hr.

Location: US-MA-Worcester

Position type: Part-Time

Shift: Non Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional

Union Code: Non Union Position - Non Unit Professional (W60)

# of Openings: 1

Posted Date: Day

Requisition Number: 2026-52163

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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