Staff Job Composite

Research Coordinator

Job Summary: Under general direction, performs duties associated with coordinating and implementing community research studies and projects.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include any and/or all of the following:

1. Responsible for completion and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Regulatory documents for clinical trials research, which includes all aspects of IRB submission, approval, revision and annual reporting; maintains regulatory documents and compliance with regulations and protocols.
2. Acts as liaison with clinical trial sponsors and principal investigators.
3. Serves as liaison between the University, local and state government agencies, and other participating agencies; provides consulting assistance to various organizations; organizes media events including press conferences.
4. Collects, enters, analyzes, and presents data; completes assigned reports as required by government or agency officials; attends training and in-service sessions.
5. Contributes to the design and creation of communications and public relations tools; coordinates meetings among community, faculty, research teams, and support staff.
6. Assigns and reviews research-related work and tasks given to research assistants and students; performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles of research design
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Attentiveness to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to operate personal computer and various software packages

Bachelor's degree, with master's degree preferred; supplemented with two (2) years of related work experience.

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