Research Project Coordinator

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to support the Epidemiology Department. This role involves coordinating a large NIH funded study, managing participant recruitment, ensuring confidentiality, and overseeing data management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences and at least five years of relevant experience. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite are essential. The position is located in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience as a study coordinator or comparable experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct recruitment/enrollment of study participants remotely and/or in person.
• Coordinate and complete recruitment activities using established study protocols.
• Maintain a high level of research professionalism to ensure participant engagement.

Skills

Recruiting and interviewing

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or social sciences

Tools

Data management software

Job description

Position Title

Research Project Coordinator

Position Purpose

To support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in achieving its mission to conduct rigorously constructed research and apply state‑of‑the‑art and novel methods and technologies to advance the field of epidemiology and impact human health and disease. In collaboration with project leaders, the Research Project Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and ongoing activities for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental Influences on Children’s Health Outcomes (ECHO) birth cohort study.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience working as a study coordinator, recruiting and interviewing research participants, or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
• High degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web‑based applications.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open‑ended problems.
• Superior verbal communication and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Completion of Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) educational requirements upon hire and appropriate laboratory and safety training.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to other study sites in the region as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health or social sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Recruitment, Interviewing and Measurement / Specimen Collection

50% of time.

• Responsible for recruitment/enrollment of study participants remotely and/or in person.
• Coordinate, schedule, and complete recruitment activities using established study protocols.
• Implement research activities including distribution and completion of surveys, data collection and management, subject identification, recruitment, interviewing, and scheduling.
• Maintain a high level of research professionalism to maintain participant engagement and retention.
• Provide education and instruction to participants on informed consent, study materials, collection of samples, measurements, and follow‑up processes according to protocols.
• Conduct follow‑up activities as needed and coordinate with laboratory and other study personnel to ensure specimens and measurements are collected, processed, entered into databases, and delivered according to protocol.
• Enter accurate study data in established databases in a timely manner according to protocols.

Coordination

20% of time.

• Work closely with the principal investigator and research directors on the development, revisions and updates to protocols, study materials, and supplies.
• Maintain close communication with the principal investigator, study research directors, and other study staff regarding study progress, processes, and the collection and delivery of samples.
• Assist study research directors with data monitoring and tracking activities, preparation of reports, Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewals and revisions, and coordination of other administrative activities as needed.
• Coordinate collection and delivery of samples with laboratory, clinics, hospital staff, and other study staff as needed.
• Maintain study supplies, equipment, and materials.

Medical Records

15% of time.

• May conduct medical record reviews according to study protocols and may act as a clinical resource to other study staff for medical record reviews.
• Maintain working relationships with medical and administrative staff to coordinate medical record review activities.

Miscellaneous

5% of time.

• Perform other study tasks as needed.
• Adhere to most current public health recommendations regarding COVID‑19, including symptom surveillance, screening questions, and personal protective equipment.

Project Support

5% of time.

• Coordinate periodic review and update of protocols and assist in preparation of materials for IRB requests and renewals.
• Maintain accurate and efficient tracking system for study documents approved by IRB and ensure protocol materials are up to date and distributed appropriately.
• Coordinate mailings for study subjects, follow up with staff on missing forms and materials, and maintain a supply of materials for staff.

Data Management

5% of time.

• Ensure that data are successfully collected and managed.
• Ensure that subject and data confidentiality is maintained, and data integrity is maintained.
• Generate pertinent reports on a monthly or as needed basis.
• Assist in organization of study‑related protocols on the server.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.