What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Coordinator I position at UMass Med School?
| Requisition Number | 2025-48834 | # of Openings | 1 | Posted Date | Day |
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.
* Bachelor's 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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