Coordinates day-to-day activities of several small scale project(s) or phases of one or more larger projects. May oversee assigned work of project staff. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of project.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates day-to-day activities of several small scale project(s) or phases of one (1) or more larger projects
- Collects project data through interviews, chart review or other methods
- May collect, secure and assist with bio specimen management
- May assist in development of study tools (e.g., tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.)
- Assists with and/or oversees assigned study activities (e.g., data collection and validation, recruitment activities, pilot studies, focus groups, etc.)
- Drafts project progress reports collaboratively
- May participate in the training of new team members and/or clinical staff
- If assigned to clinical trial, may work with Sponsors/ monitors at clinical sites
- Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards
- Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials
- Assists with and/or oversees quality assurance of study activities; ensures quality data
- Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases
- Identifies, recommends and implements solutions to study issues
- May interface with IRB and/ or draft portions of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc
- May supervise the day-to-day activities of project staff (ex. assign work and evaluate performance, etc.)
- May assist with staff hiring and training
- May contribute to portions of study presentations
- Serves as a member on department or study-related committees
- May track expenses and monitor budget
- May recommend budget actions/ decisions
- May provide information and oversight for invoices
- Reviews scientific literature and synthesizes and summarizes information
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) plus years of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field
- Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of experience coordinating research projects under specific guidance
- Minimum one (1) year experience in research methodology/ research study design, hypothesis testing
- Experience with interviewing (by phone and/or in-person) and medical chart review
- Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data interpretation
- Experience coordinating one (1) or more projects
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or health-related field (ex. biology, psychology, etc.)
- Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology or related field preferred
- Professional oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed Phlebotomist CPT-1.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
- MPH
- Prior professional experience in epidemiological or behavioral-health research
- Demonstrated communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Proficient in Word , Excel, Powerpoint and Access
Notes:
- The ideal candidate should have at least two to three years of live health study interviewer experience to work on a large NIH-funded multi-year research study looking at Vitamin D levels and MS.
- Experience in public health or healthcare research with study subject recruitment, good telephone skills and ability to collect and maintain accurate study documents
- Ability to schedule appointments/study visits, multi-task, demonstrate attention to detail, and work independently
- Demonstrated ability to appropriately and efficiently follow study protocols with multiple steps and procedures
- Selected candidate will provide assistance on various research studies as needed.
- Individual will be responsible for preparing study materials, assisting with various study documents and grant submissions, collecting project data, chart abstraction, recruitment and other duties as assigned.
- May be responsible for being a project lead for portions of studies and may train and oversee the work of other support staff.
-May function as a liaison and participate in meetings to discuss project issues and progress.
-Regular travel to various regional medical centers and collaborating institutions for data collection and meetings may be required.
-Regular evening and weekend work may be required.
-Position will be conditional and duration will be based on the availability of grant funds to support this position.
-Upon completion of the initial grant-funded project, grant funded individuals may be assigned to other grant funded projects, if operationally feasible
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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