Research Coordinator - NIH Projects (Hybrid, Gerontology)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Research Coordinator for the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at RWJ Medical School. The role coordinates and implements research directions, including NIH projects, and manages research staff and procedures for successful study execution.

Responsibilities include protocol initiation, participant eligibility, and coordinating visits; opportunities for authorship, dissemination, and career development are available, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, health or social sciences, biology or related field plus three (3) years of related research experience in a health research setting required, or a master’s degree plus two (2) years in a health research setting are required.
• Experience building project and data management systems with platforms such as RedCap and Qualtrics.
• Experience with qualitative data analysis including proficiency with NVivo, Dedoose and rapid analysis.
• Experience drafting study standard operating procedures, IRB and clinical trials.gov protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews for qualitative studies and clinical trials.
• Experience with regulatory reporting including drafting, formatting and inputting submissions for NIA Croms and clinical trials.gov.
• Experience organizing and running virtual and in-person research symposia and events.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the initiation of the research study protocol(s), and the establishment/adherence of operating policies and procedures related to research study protocols, research networks or research team.
• Establishes accountability for protocol assignments and study participants who are primarily older adults; demonstrates adherence to good clinical practice, and source documentation guidelines.
• Assesses and compiles eligibility documentation and participation status of prospective study participants and arranges baseline and follow-up appointments with potential and enrolled participants.
• Conducts in-person and virtual study visits as per protocol in a person-centered, clear, open-minded, non-judgmental context.
• Assists and develops data management systems to track study data.
• Assists research study operations as directed by the Principal Investigator.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Independent work

Organization

Interpersonal with older adults

Diversity & inclusion

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, health or social sciences, biology or related field

Master’s degree in health-related field

Tools

RedCap

Qualtrics

NVivo

Dedoose

Job description

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks a Research Coordinator for the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at RWJ Medical School. The role coordinates and implements research directions, including NIH projects, and manages research staff and procedures for successful study execution.

Responsibilities include protocol initiation, participant eligibility, and coordinating visits; opportunities for authorship, dissemination, and career development are available, with a hybrid