Research Project Coordinator - Evanston, United States - Northwestern University

Northwestern University

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Evanston, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

This is a full-time position and works onsite.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical_
Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures
Develops new &/or revised research methodologies.
Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements.
Obtains informed consent.
Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
Interviews & obtains medical & social histories.
Collects data from medical records.
Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.
Conductes literature reviews to inform study design and theory development.
Provides research support to graduate student, postdoctoral, and faculty researchers at the Center.
Administration_
Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases.
Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports, etc.
Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
Plans and leads inperson and virtual research team meetings.
Finance_
Manages lab/study budget & inventory including purchasing of supplies & services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable & project related.
Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies
Distributes intradepartmental charges
Negotiates with vendors, obtain quotes & arrange for demos of large equipment.
Supervision_
Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises research staff, students, residents &/or fellows.
Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
(Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

A bachelor's degree in a social or health science + 3 years experience; or 5 years practical research study or related experience; or a master's degree in a social or health science + 1 year experience is required.
Supervisory or project management experience required.
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must recertify every 3 years

Preferred Qualifications:
(Education and experience)

Strong written and oral communication skills;
Familiarity with data analysis platforms (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS, MPLUS), survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), and Microsoft Office programs;
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence in the academic community;
Strong organizational and planning skills;
Big picture thinking;
Ability to juggle many moving pieces at once;
Initiative and drive;
Experience carrying a research project through from conceptualization to reporting; and
Research interests aligned with the lab.

The target hiring range for this position will be between $49,850 - $70,419 per year.

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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