What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Coordinator I position at UMass Chan Medical School?
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Coordinator I is responsible for carrying out multiple complex research protocols.
- 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
- Perform other duties as required.
- Bachelors 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.
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