Research Coordinator

Stanford School of Medicine is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 1 to serve as a Research Coordinator who will be an active contributor to a melanoma research project with important public health impact. Duties may include: meeting planning and support, coordinating research activities with internal and external partners for recruitment, enrollment, data gathering, and administering survey instruments, while exercising independent initiative and judgment. The role requires a high degree of organization, continuous exercise of independent initiative and judgment, strong ethic of collaboration, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Duties Include Contribute to the development and administration of survey instruments. Meeting planning and support (scheduling, agenda development, notetaking, and other tasks as necessary) Keep track of project plans and budgetary expenditures to help ensure that projects are completed on-time and within budget. Schedule research team meetings and update project plans and associated tasks according to meeting discussions and outcomes. Draft IRB applications and submit application for approvals for research projects under supervision. Draft regulatory and project reports. Review and audit case reports to ensure accurate data collection, entry, and compliance with research protocols. Assist with building research instruments using standard survey tools such as Redcap, Qualtrics, etc. Work with PI and other research staff in the synthesis and interpretation of quantitative and/or qualitative data using appropriate data analysis methods and programs. Conduct literature reviews on assigned research topics and summarize results. Contribute to data analysis (e.g. quality control, preliminary analysis of quantitative data). Update research materials (e.g. recruitment materials, updated surveys) and submit to IRB to maintain IRB approval status of projects. Assist with the design of flyers, outreach materials, and educational tools as needed for research activities and dissemination activities. Coordinate and contribute to collaborative research activities with community partners, collaborators, and/or students. May supervise and support other staff who are engaged in related research studies. Desired Qualifications Proven track record of taking initiative and problem-solving, successfully juggling and prioritizing multiple projects. Experience with standard medical research database and survey programs for data collection such as REDCap, Qualtrics, etc. Experience with NVivo or equivalent software (or equivalent software). Experience using statistical software such as R or STATA (or equivalent software). Experience with collaborative software programs such as Google Drive, Box, Smartsheets, Slack, Zoom, etc. Substantial experience with standard software packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong skills in developing and maintaining community partnerships that lead to effective research participation. Ability to work with diverse populations, including those with limited English proficiency or low literacy levels. Prior research experience in social science, public health, or medical research involving human subjects. Prior experience in developing literature review or research reports (coursework is fine). Professional level fluency in Spanish. Education & Experience (required) Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (required) General understanding of scientific theory and methods typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field. General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs. Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with human study participants. Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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