Research Study Coordinator

Department: MED-Preventive Medicine
Salary/Grade: NEX/11

Job Summary:

Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

The Research Study Coordinator performs recruitment and data collection for the MESA MIND Research Study at Northwestern University under the direction of the Project Manager and PI. The Research Study Coordinator is a part of a team responsible for scheduling appointments, collecting samples, and recording data. The Research Study Coordinator position also requires traveling to participant homes throughout Chicagoland and suburbs to conduct study visits.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Reviews & obtain informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conduct interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Collects survey data.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.
• Enter all data into multiple databases, spreadsheets, and calendars.
• Performs blood draws, urine collection and processing, and all aspects of research participants' visits, including height, weight, blood pressure, questionnaire administration, and cognitive function testing.
• Participate in study meetings

Administration

• Prepare the charts for the participant visits, set up and clean exam rooms before and after visits, enter data as needed, perform data and equipment quality control checks, etc.

Miscellaneous

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.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Strong Organization Skill
• Strong Interpersonal Communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Previous phlebotomy and blood processing experience
• Previous practical research study or related experience
• Experience performing health assessments
• Experience with glucose monitor placement

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• The selected candidate must enjoy working with elderly people from all cultures and socio-economic levels in a friendly manner.
• A willingness to pitch in and help the study team members with other clinical tasks
• Must have an engaging, energetic personality, and be able to transmit excitement and passion for the project.
• Be flexible and willing to work early hours to accommodate participant visits.

Target hiring range for this position will be up to $51,866 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.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html 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. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
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