research project coordinator - Chicago, IL , USA, United States - Northwestern University

Description

Department:
MED-Ctr-Dissemination & Implem


Salary/Grade:
EXS/5


Job Summary:

The Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science, housed within the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), is seeking a Research Project Coordinator.

The Research Project Coordinator will support a program of research focused on advancing the implementation of an effective behavioral treatment called contingency management, which requires managing relationships with opioid treatment program staff, co-investigators from other institutions, data and safety monitoring board members, and the sponsor.

In addition, this position will help to onboard and train two new Research Assistants.

This position will develop grant and administrative procedures, while also leading the preparation of data safety monitoring board reports, annual research progress reports, management of the project's data collection infrastructure and development of research protocols in accordance with pre-specified scientific objectives.

Specific Responsibilities:
Technical

• Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
• 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.
• Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
• Collects data from medical records.
• Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.

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.

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.
• 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)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year research study or other relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years

Minimum Competencies:
(Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Ability to set goals for self and members of a multi-disciplinary team to manage both short- and long-term responsibilities
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written

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• Proven track record of developing project management systems and using project management software (such as Filemaker, google suite, and/or Microsoft teams)

Preferred Qualifications:
(Education and experience)

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or public health with applied experience in clinical research preferred
• Experience with grant funding and IRB procedures
• Direct experience working on clinical research studies and supervising research staff

Preferred Competencies:
(Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Knowledge of experimental research methodology and clinical research procedures.
• Ability to use and navigate computer applications such as videoconference software (e.g., Zoom,
• Microsoft Teams), reference management software (e.g., Endnote, Zotero, Mendeley), data

* management software (e.g., Redcap, Qualtrics), and project management software (e.g.,

• Filemaker).

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more Visit us at to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

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Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home.

If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

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More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $49, ,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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