Research Coordinator-Senior

Job Description

Under limited supervision, responsible for planning, directing, and supervising complex administrative and fiscal functions of a unit directly engaged in research. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete administrative research process for a defined group to include pre/post award activities and regular communications and meetings with faculty and staff.
• Coordinates multiple research protocols and grant submissions; monitors budgets, spending, purchasing and participant payments.
• May conduct literature searches and assist with publications.
• Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board to obtain and maintain approval for research studies.
• Monitors ongoing activities to ensure compliance with local, state & federal regulations.
• Coordinates educational sessions and journal review meetings; collaborates to provide education and proctor/mentorship opportunities; may oversee the activities of student associates.
• Maintains research subject files for each study and enters all subject data into research database.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects.
• Working knowledge with electronic health record systems and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to generate high quality, technical writing and written/oral presentations.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree degree in a related field is required

PREFERRED:

Biology/Health related degree.

Required Skills

Five (5) years of progressive experience in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects is required.