Northwestern University
Research Project Coordinator
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Details
Job ID:
52703
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Department:
MED-Impact Institute
Salary/Grade:
EXS/5
Job Summary Manages daily operations of a biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors & other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes & reviews results, and supervises development & implementation of new protocols. Assigns work & supervises study staff & reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols & procedures are quality controlled & functioning up to standards. Develops, implements & administers budgets, grant & administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), FDA CFR, & ICH.
Position Responsibilities The Interview Coordinator's primary activities will include coordinating and conducting study visits/interviews and managing study staff, working closely with the Biomedical Coordinator and Recruitment Coordinator under the supervision of the Project Director and study Faculty. The Interview Coordinator will ensure that participants progress through study visits in a timely and efficient manner. Specific activities include: setting up and implementing clinical guidelines and linkage to care protocols for participants who test HIV positive; providing HIV counseling, testing, and referral services; building relationships with social services and medical services for referrals; overseeing staff certifications and trainings related to conducting study assessments; conducting study assessments/interviews and health assessments; and ensuring training and ongoing support of study interviewers.
The Research Project Coordinator is expected to work in-person at study sites without a regular work-from-home schedule. The position may require some evening hours (e.g., 11 AM - 7 PM) and weekend shifts to maximize retention efforts for study participants who are unavailable during the regular workday.
We are seeking a diverse pool of candidates. Candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in research are encouraged to apply.
Specific Responsibilities
Technical: Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
Technical: Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures.
Technical: Develops new &/or revised research methodologies.
Technical: Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
Technical: Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements.
Technical: Obtains informed consent.
Technical: Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
Technical: Interviews & obtains medical & social histories.
Technical: Collects data from medical records.
Technical: Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.
Administration: Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
Administration: Ensures information is entered correctly into databases.
Administration: Assists faculty in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports.
Administration: Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
Administration: Assists Project Director and Study Faculty/staff in reviewing enrollment progress, longitudinal visits, and final data reports.
Administration: Ensures all study documents comply with local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols in a timely manner.
Finance: Manages lab/study budget & inventory including purchasing of supplies & services, ensuring they are necessary, reasonable & project related.
Finance: Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies.
Finance: Distributes intra-departmental charges.
Finance: Manages and distributes subject payments.
Finance: Negotiates with vendors, obtains quotes & arranges demos of large equipment.
Supervision: Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises research staff, students, residents &/or fellows.
Supervision: Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
Miscellaneous: Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study 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 and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience.
Successful completion of a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year of relevant experience.
Supervisory or project management experience required.
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.
Minimum Competencies
Knowledge of HIV-related health and behavior, and resources for HIV-positive individuals in Chicago, Illinois, or through community agencies.
Strong project coordination skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Effective time management skills.
Efficient and resourceful problem-solving.
Attention to detail and ability to adhere to instructions/protocols/procedures.
Good communication skills; effective spoken and written communication.
Ability to take ownership of the work, exhibit initiative, and follow-through.
Knowledge of basic computer skills, familiarity with Windows.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with LGBT youth.
Certification in HIV testing and counseling in Illinois.
Phlebotomy certification.
Experience in non-profit, community-based settings.
Experience working directly with HIV+ individuals and developing clinical guidelines for linkage to care protocols.
Experience in public health, psychology, and/or medical research.
Experience recruiting and tracking study participants or youth development/community outreach.
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of Chicago communities, neighborhoods, and city-wide resources.
Knowledge of sexual behavior, sexuality, and HIV risk among young men who have sex with men.
Ability to create protocol-specific data collection SOPs or manuals and training materials for staff.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Target hiring range:
up to $55,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and internal equity.
Benefits and Work-Life Benefits: Northwestern offers meaningful, competitive health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more. Visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern provides programs to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, including flexible work arrangements where possible and childcare/senior care resources. Visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports career development and offers tools and resources. Visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If accommodations are needed in the application or hiring process, contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. See the non-discrimination statement for additional information.
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52703
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Department:
MED-Impact Institute
Salary/Grade:
EXS/5
Job Summary Manages daily operations of a biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study involving multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, sponsors & other external project stakeholders. Monitors study performance, analyzes & reviews results, and supervises development & implementation of new protocols. Assigns work & supervises study staff & reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols & procedures are quality controlled & functioning up to standards. Develops, implements & administers budgets, grant & administrative procedures. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), FDA CFR, & ICH.
Position Responsibilities The Interview Coordinator's primary activities will include coordinating and conducting study visits/interviews and managing study staff, working closely with the Biomedical Coordinator and Recruitment Coordinator under the supervision of the Project Director and study Faculty. The Interview Coordinator will ensure that participants progress through study visits in a timely and efficient manner. Specific activities include: setting up and implementing clinical guidelines and linkage to care protocols for participants who test HIV positive; providing HIV counseling, testing, and referral services; building relationships with social services and medical services for referrals; overseeing staff certifications and trainings related to conducting study assessments; conducting study assessments/interviews and health assessments; and ensuring training and ongoing support of study interviewers.
The Research Project Coordinator is expected to work in-person at study sites without a regular work-from-home schedule. The position may require some evening hours (e.g., 11 AM - 7 PM) and weekend shifts to maximize retention efforts for study participants who are unavailable during the regular workday.
We are seeking a diverse pool of candidates. Candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in research are encouraged to apply.
Specific Responsibilities
Technical: Leads execution & control of a biomedical &/or social science project or research study.
Technical: Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures.
Technical: Develops new &/or revised research methodologies.
Technical: Ensures completion of study activities per protocol including recruitment.
Technical: Ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements.
Technical: Obtains informed consent.
Technical: Registers participant with appropriate sponsor.
Technical: Interviews & obtains medical & social histories.
Technical: Collects data from medical records.
Technical: Administers, schedules &/or scores tests.
Administration: Oversees & manages collection, maintenance, analysis & evaluation of data used in grant submissions, presentations & publications.
Administration: Ensures information is entered correctly into databases.
Administration: Assists faculty in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, & preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress & final reports.
Administration: Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
Administration: Assists Project Director and Study Faculty/staff in reviewing enrollment progress, longitudinal visits, and final data reports.
Administration: Ensures all study documents comply with local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols in a timely manner.
Finance: Manages lab/study budget & inventory including purchasing of supplies & services, ensuring they are necessary, reasonable & project related.
Finance: Orders & maintains inventory of study supplies.
Finance: Distributes intra-departmental charges.
Finance: Manages and distributes subject payments.
Finance: Negotiates with vendors, obtains quotes & arranges demos of large equipment.
Supervision: Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises research staff, students, residents &/or fellows.
Supervision: Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
Miscellaneous: Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study 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 and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience.
Successful completion of a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 1 year of relevant experience.
Supervisory or project management experience required.
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.
Minimum Competencies
Knowledge of HIV-related health and behavior, and resources for HIV-positive individuals in Chicago, Illinois, or through community agencies.
Strong project coordination skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Effective time management skills.
Efficient and resourceful problem-solving.
Attention to detail and ability to adhere to instructions/protocols/procedures.
Good communication skills; effective spoken and written communication.
Ability to take ownership of the work, exhibit initiative, and follow-through.
Knowledge of basic computer skills, familiarity with Windows.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with LGBT youth.
Certification in HIV testing and counseling in Illinois.
Phlebotomy certification.
Experience in non-profit, community-based settings.
Experience working directly with HIV+ individuals and developing clinical guidelines for linkage to care protocols.
Experience in public health, psychology, and/or medical research.
Experience recruiting and tracking study participants or youth development/community outreach.
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of Chicago communities, neighborhoods, and city-wide resources.
Knowledge of sexual behavior, sexuality, and HIV risk among young men who have sex with men.
Ability to create protocol-specific data collection SOPs or manuals and training materials for staff.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Target hiring range:
up to $55,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and internal equity.
Benefits and Work-Life Benefits: Northwestern offers meaningful, competitive health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more. Visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern provides programs to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, including flexible work arrangements where possible and childcare/senior care resources. Visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports career development and offers tools and resources. Visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If accommodations are needed in the application or hiring process, contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. See the non-discrimination statement for additional information.
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