PAYGRADE: 29E

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

Faculty in the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition at the University of Delaware are looking for a full-time research project coordinator to assist with an array of research activities including but not limited to: managing data collectors, managing subject participation, managing data collection, and assisting in research studies as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop Study Procedures:

a. Prepare/Assemble project briefing books; help coordinate grant meetings.

b. Assist with creating Protocols for specified projects.

c. Develop recruitment, record keeping, tracking, communication, and data collection procedures for all studies.

d. Prepare and submit IRB applications, continuations, and amendments.

2. Data Collection:

a. Follow protocol and collect data as required.

b. Follow all protocols for Good Clinical Practice.

c. Monitor recruitment targets and independently meet recruitment goals.

d. Communicate with investigators when struggling to meet goals.

3. Preparation of Specifications and Testing of Data Management Systems:

a. Working with investigator, assist in preparing scale specification sheets for scales and data collection systems.

b. Working with investigator, assist in developing data collection platform (in REDCap, Assessment Center, or similar) for studies.

c. Working with investigator, assist in providing specifications to collaborative sites as appropriate.

d. Working with investigator, run test cases to test system as required.

4. Data Management:

a. Monitor subject accrual and report to study team members.

b. Implement new strategies and processes to achieve targeted enrollments.

c. Monitor completeness of data and communicate loss of data to supervisor when it happens.

d. Ensure that all targets and timelines are met.

5. IRB Compliance and Knowledge:

a. Monitor studies to ensure compliance with IRB regulations for studies.

6. Assist in Grant Preparation Including Grant Text and Budget Support:

a. Assist PI in developing selected grant sections (preparing sections/tables/figures).

b. Coordinate adjunct material (e.g., biosketches, letters of support, letters of intent).

7. Code Qualitative Data:

a. Code qualitative data as appropriate.

b. Help coordinate with local sites.

8. Conduct Patient Interviews (if required)

a. If grant requires data collection, conduct phone interviews and/or testing as appropriate.

b. Ensure standardized procedures are followed.

9. Assist in Writing and Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, Website, and Other Publications

a. Prepare references in reference management software.

b. Format manuscripts for journals and submissions online.

10. Assist with Administrative Tasks

a. assigned as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with three years' related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Health Behavior and Promotion or other health related field preferred.
• Experience with research
• Superior Organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to work with others (including study participants, other faculty, students)
• Autonomous problem solver
• Computer aptitude (working with Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

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