Research Coordinator

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Job description

SUMMARY: Responsible to the OBGYN Department for assisting researchers with project development, including finding or developing data collection tools. The position also consults with researchers to determine research questions and hypotheses and helps find or develop data collection tools that best answer those questions. Advises on research methodology and statistical testing based on the project and the type of data being collected and performs data collection, database creation, data entry, data analysis and manipulation, data interpretation, and report generation for funded as well as non-funded research and departmental projects. Manages raw data and project databases and provides statistical consultation for grants, proposals, presentations, and papers. Edits papers and grant applications, collaborates with researchers in manuscript preparation for publication, and performs Internet searches, literature searches and retrieval as needed by requesting faculty. Supervises and trains Research Assistants and student workers in research assistance duties. Performs statistical instruction and education when needed, and, supervises Research Division personnel and provides research leadership. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages/completes IRB applications and requirements for all department research projects, and securing IRB and HIPAA compliance for all department projects. 15% support for faculty and resident research projects including data collection (including extraction data from electronic health records and patient interviewing), data entry, and report generation.

• Provides support for faculty and resident scholarly presentation and manuscript development: literature reviews, creation of posters and slide presentations, proofing/editing, managing references, and managing submissions to conferences and journals.
• Manages students working within the Research Divisions.
• Develops and maintains databases and updates for upcoming and ongoing faculty scholarly activity opportunities.
• Provides support for grant applications including development of budgets, background research, proofing/editing, securing university approvals prior to submission, and interfacing with funder submission systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The person in this position will be expected to function independently in day-to-day activities and long term activity planning to best manage work and meet deadlines. Errors would not be immediately detectable by supervisor or coworkers, so the person functioning in this role will have significant responsibility for all tasks described above.

This position would not supervise full-time employees, but would provide supervision and oversight for student workers including work study, independent research study, and volunteers (through both formal and informal arrangements)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Training and expertise in IRB/CITI training. Expertise in: Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher), SPSS, Reference management software, PubMed, RedCap, Online survey programs, Electronic health record data extraction. Significant knowledge of research procedures, conventions, and policies, including IRB and HIPAA requirements. Skills in curriculum development, and the ability to teach medical residents. Skills in scientific presenting and writing in order to edit the work of faculty and residents and to assist with development of grant applications. General medical and statistical knowledge to be able to perform appropriate literature searches and synthesize this information. Detail oriented in order to be error-free in data entry, tracking and reporting activities .

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in public health, social science, allied health or a related field: Specialized Training: IRB/CITI training; Masters Degree Preferred. 3+ years of experience in an academic health-research setting.

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