Research Study Coordinator -Preventive Medicine

Research Study Coordinator 1 - Preventive Medicine

This is a grant‑funded position funded until June 30, 2027.

Hiring Salary: $21.69 per hour

Job Description: The Study Research Coordinator 1 conducts study visits with research participants as specified in the CANDLE study protocols. This position collaborates with the study staff to successfully achieve the goals of the study, the principal investigator, and the department in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit participants for new study visits by explaining procedures and benefits of participating.
• Facilitate informed consent/assent process in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines while utilizing understanding of inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Complete study visits with participants as specified in the study protocol via face‑to‑face meetings, telephone conversations, and mailings.
• Perform a complex battery of cognitive and executive function testing with children, using validated measures.
• Assess children’s health and development to ensure safety and eligibility for study procedures.
• Perform pulmonary function tests using diagnostic testing software to assess lung function in children.
• Complete an intensive sequence of sensitive data collection instruments via interview with child participants.
• Perform preliminary assessment for child safety following responses to suicidal ideation questions.
• Manage input, storage, and retrieval of biological samples for the CANDLE study.
• Document all adverse events, medication adjustments, and/or protocol deviations reported by study participants using protocol‑specific forms and procedures while utilizing good clinical judgment.
• Evaluate participant communication history to determine suitable contact method.
• Serve as study participant primary contact.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or a related social science field (transcript required).
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of clinical research experience; OR Master’s Degree accepted in lieu of experience; OR a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years.
• License/Certification:
  Must successfully obtain and renew certifications in all areas of the protocol, good clinical practices, and human subject compliance. Training provided for all necessary certifications (copy of license/certification required).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time‑management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make good clinical judgment.
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to obtain Human Subject Protection and other applicable certifications within the first four weeks of employment.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to demonstrate proficiency in using Filmmaker within three months.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with participants, staff, and faculty.

Work Schedule: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Higher Education