Data Curation Specialist

Job Description

The Montague Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Data Curation Specialist to support interdisciplinary research in computational neuroscience and neuroeconomics. This role focuses on the cultivation tracking and reporting of research and operational data across a multi-site neurochemical research program.

The successful candidate will track project status across collaborating institutions support site startup and coordination efforts and ensure accurate reporting of study progress and addition this role will provide research assistant support for participant coordination study logistics and general lab operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Data & Project Oversight (40%)

Track maintain and report on the status of the neurochemical research project across all participating sites
Curate and manage project data including enrollment metrics timelines and study progress
Compile and deliver regular updates summaries and reports to lab leadership
Identify delays risks or gaps in project data and communicate updates proactively

Multi-Site Coordination & Site Startup (20%)

Coordinate communication and data flow between collaborating institutions and research teams
Support site startup activities including onboarding documentation and coordination with external partners
Assist in aligning workflows timelines and reporting expectations across sites
Facilitate collaboration by organizing updates meetings and follow-ups across teams

Research Operations (20%)

Assist with scheduling and coordination of research participants in compliance with IRB-approved protocols
Coordinate study logistics with internal teams and clinical partners
Maintain accurate research records and scheduling systems

Administrative & Lab Support (15%)

Support meeting scheduling documentation and lab communications
Maintain organized filing systems for project participant and regulatory materials
Assist with data preparation for presentations reports and grant-related documentation
Contribute to workflow improvements and documentation standards across projects

Training Travel & Collaboration (5%)

Travel to collaborating sites both domestic and international to support coordination training and project implementation
Support cross-site collaboration efforts and assist with maintaining consistency in processes and reporting

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in health services administration neuroscience psychology business or related field or equivalent related experience.
Strong organizational communication and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams
Understanding of multiple types of data management software

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in healthcare research or clinical environments
Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g. Epic) or research data systems
Experience supporting multi-site projects or collaborative initiatives

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

5/13/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.