Summary

Seeking an  hourly research coordinator position to help coordinate day to day activities of research protocols which include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.

Job Duties

• Interview, screen and recruit patients for study. Explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Carry out multiple facets of data collection with child research participants and their parents in the laboratory or home environment, executive functioning test administration, and record keeping. 
• Learn basic lab procedures, including assessment of circadian rhythms via salivary melatonin, behavioral sleep assessment tools, and tests of executive function. 
• Willing to work afternoon and evenings, Friday through Sunday – on research protocols that involve evening data collection visits.
• Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, organization, and safety of research participants.
• Collects patient information.
• Process, document and enter information into a database.
• Collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood, saliva and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Employees may be required to receive on the job training of phlebotomy and EKGs/ECGs prior to performing on study participants.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Schedule research participant for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Retrieves and submits test results to the appropriate party.
• May correspond with patient throughout study.
• Travel to participant’s homes for data collection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Requires effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Prior experience with computer spreadsheets and database management.
• Willing to travel to participant homes for data collection.
• Flexibility to work late evenings, and weekends as necessary.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both orally and in writing.
• Experience with computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office and front-end database applications (RedCap, OnCore).
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, takes action and meets deadlines assigned by Manager and/or PI.

Other

Working Conditions and Occupational Risks:

Work is located in busy patient clinics, hospitals, office areas, participants homes, and/or laboratories where there are potential exposures to blood borne pathogens (blood &/or other potentially infectious materials), drugs, chemicals, radiation, and physical hazards. Patient interaction and interaction with other employees is required.