Research Coordinator - Open Rank

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Medical School in Worcester seeks a Research Coordinator at Open Rank to support multiple complex research protocols under the Principal Investigator or designee. The role requires coordinating data collection, developing data forms, and contributing to study design and reporting.

The position spans two levels (Coordinator I and II) with increasing responsibilities, including involvement in IRB submissions, grant preparation, and budget considerations.

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.
• Conduct in-person or telephonic field research.
• Coordinate data collection of study participants, complete case report forms, and develop and maintain spreadsheets.
• Perform literature searches and write detailed summaries of findings.
• Develop and maintain computerized data files for all data to be collected.

Skills

Research experience

Oral and written communication

Organization & analysis

Interpersonal skills

Travel to off-site locations

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences/health care

Bachelor's degree in scientific or health care field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Coordinator - Open Rank

• Location: US-MA-Worcester
• Requisition Number: 2026-52175
• Number of Openings: 1
• Posted Date: Day
• Shift: Exempt
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Min: USD $40,000.00/Yr.
• Max: USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Overview

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

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Research Coordinator I:

• 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

Research Coordinator II:

Duties noted above plus:

• Provide support to projects through implementation of work plans, and preparation of deliverables. Assist in the documentation of project writing, preparation of material for project meetings and IRB submissions, summary reports, ongoing project evaluations, and coordinate arrangements applicable to assigned projects such as interview arrangements, etc.
• Administratively responsible for the clinical aspects of patient study subjects and testing
• Participate in preparing project-specific data collection efforts including surveys, interviews, focus groups involving patients, state agency personnel and other key informants. Record and analyze pertinent data. Evaluate and update data in relation to protocol
• Design and execute protocols and experiments, modify protocols as needed, and may be responsible for own research project
• Oversee development of data collection instruments, survey tools and interview guides, perform and oversee data collection, management and analysis as necessary
• Assist in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Review literature
• Assist in design, development and implementation of research endeavors for multiple principal investigators
• Assist with the budget/operational aspects of the revenue and expense accounts. Compile expenses for fiscal reports and grant budgets. Assist grant accounting with grant reporting requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining all regulatory paperwork from study initiation, continuation, and termination (includes application for IRB, informed consents, HIPAA Authorization, etc.)
• May help recruit, select, supervise and direct the activities of data collection employees, Research Technicians, and Research Coordinators
• Comply with all safety and infection control standards appropriate to this position
• Responsible for the inventory of research related supplies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Research Coordinator I:

• 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.

Research Coordinator II:

Requirements noted for Research Coordinator I plus:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health care field, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal requirements for the conduct of clinical trials
• Experience in using computer based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)