Research Program Coordinator

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Research Recruitment:

• Respond to phone and email inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Keep organized records of subject contacts.
• Keep records of advertising if indicated.
• Maintain database of current, potential and declined subjects.
• Set up and attend conference calls and or meetings as needed.

Protocol Implementation:

• Coordinate implementation of multiple research studies.
• Compile and maintain IRB protocols.
• Supervise and conduct data collection including administering questionnaires, computer tasks and MRI scans to adults including patients diagnosed with various psychiatric and neurological conditions.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Ensure all research conducted adheres to defined study protocols and local and federal regulations.

Data Management & Analysis:

• After data is obtained, review all forms for completeness and accuracy and obtain clarification or corrections if necessary.
• Maintain subject records in an organized manner.
• Train and oversee students or interns on data management.
• Develop and maintain research databases.
• Data cleaning and organization, including data reduction.
• Assist with analyzing results and compiling findings.
• Double data entry and data checking, including supervision of students and interns completing data entry.

Publication/Presentation/Grant Preparation Support:

• Support PI in preparing PowerPoint presentations, publications, and grant applications, including conduction of literature searches and generation of graphs, tables and progress reports.

Students:

• Provide orientation to research projects to students and interns.
• Ensure assignments given to students and interns are completed in timely fashion.
• Oversee students and interns in research related activities.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Some related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or related field.

Special Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:

• Knowledge/experience in neuropsychological test administration, MRI scanning and analyses, and adhering to IRB protocols.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Ability to interact well with collaborators, study subjects and staff.
• Able to work both independently with modest direction and as part of a team.
• Reliability, flexibility, professional manner, and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
• Able to problem solve, prioritize responsibilities, and manage several priorities at once.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in high magnetic field strength environment, such as MRI facilities.

Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $16.42 - $22.57/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Psy Psychiatric Neuroimaging
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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