Visiting Research Coordinator - Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology in Urbana, IL seeks a Visiting Research Coordinator to support data collection, participant contact and recruitment, and related research activities.

The role involves cognitive and physical assessments of newborns through preschoolers, data entry, biospecimen handling, and protocol development. Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health or related field.
• Experience communicating with women/parents and the public.
• Experience with infants/children and data collection.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data entry.
• CITI Human Subject trainings and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform cognitive and physical assessments of newborns to preschoolers.
• Conduct interviews, collect biological specimens and drive to locations.
• Data entry and participant tracking; obtain re-consents as needed.
• Process and organize human biospecimens; maintain records.
• Develop and update research protocols and training materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Data collection

Own car

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Visiting Research Coordinator - Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

Job Summary

Support the overall research project through data collection, participant contact and recruitment. Support other research needs, such as data entry, specimen collection and processing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform cognitive and physical assessments of newborns, older infants and preschool-age children. Conduct interviews and collect biological specimens. This includes driving to participants’ homes, local prenatal clinics and hospitals and working and/or being on-call during weekday evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Data entry.
• Participant tracking and re-consent of participants for additional aspects of the study; maintain accurate participant contact records.
• Collect, process and organize human biospecimens.
• Develop and strengthen research protocols and training materials.
• Other duties as assigned and needed, including administrative tasks.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lifting files, folders and other study materials up to 20 pounds as needed.

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

• Working on the phone or over Zoom.
• Driving to participants homes and collecting materials and forms.
• Working evening, early morning and weekend hours to accommodate schedules of the research participants: pregnant women, mothers, partners and children ages 0 to adolescence.
• Ability to work and/or be on-call during weekday evenings and on weekends as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (psychology, community or public health, nursing, social work etc.).
• Experience interacting and communicating with women, parents or other members of the public.
• Experience interacting with infants and young children.
• Solid computer skills, especially in utilizing programs in the MS Office suite.
• CITI Human Subject trainings.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field (psychology, community or public health, nursing, social work, etc.).
• Experience conducting interviews over the phone and in person.
• Experience with research involving human subjects.
• Experience managing and maintaining databases.
• Phlebotomy training and license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail, careful observation and note taking, and strict adherence to protocol of procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed directions.
• Must have own car to conduct interviews and assessments, and collect biological specimens at participants’ homes and local prenatal clinics and hospitals.
• Proficiency with commonly-employed software and databases.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting period closes. The salary range for this position is $50,000/year- $67,000/year. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements and budget constraints. This position is not eligible for any typeof sponsorship for work authorization.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 6, 2026.

For further information about this specific position, please contact [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .

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