Study Coordinator — Research & Data Support

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Research Specialist I to provide research and administrative support for a study led by Dr. Timothy Trull in the Department of Psychological Sciences.

This in-person role collaborates with the research team to recruit participants, collect data, manage payments, and ensure protocol compliance. The position supports smartphone-based data collection, momentary assessments, and breathalyzer readings, with duties including scheduling, data checks, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience.
• Experience working on research projects or recruitment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and tracking. Maintain communication with potential and enrolled participants, screen for eligibility, coordinate study visits and reminders, and ensure confidentiality and adherence to protocols.
• Support data collection and management. Prepare study materials, distribute surveys through mobile platforms, collect and enter data, perform basic checks, and flag irregularities for review by senior staff.
• Assist with participant payments and documentation. Track compensation, prepare payment requests, and ensure records comply with university policy.
• Provide routine study updates. Compile weekly recruitment and data tracking reports, and communicate participant compliance and project status to the project manager and PI.
• General laboratory and research support. Maintain research files, order supplies, and assist other project staff with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Participant recruitment

Data collection

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Survey platforms

Job description

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Research Specialist I to provide research and administrative support for a study led by Dr. Timothy Trull in the Department of Psychological Sciences.

This in-person role collaborates with the research team to recruit participants, collect data, manage payments, and ensure protocol compliance. The position supports smartphone-based data collection, momentary assessments, and breathalyzer readings, with duties including scheduling, data checks, and