Research Project Coordinator-Preventive Medicine
Memphis, TN - USA
Job Summary
Market Range: 10
Hiring Salary: $4182.12 - $4583.33/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL MAY 31 2027. THE FUNDING MAY BE EXTENDED PENDING FUNDING AVAILABILITY.
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Project Coordinator 1 supports the Principal Investigator in adolescent- and young adult-focused research coordinating research studies and conducting research-related activities. Work will focus on but not be limited to recruitment strategies data collection and retention activities associated with pilot intervention research clinical trials capacity-building of clinicians and community members surrounding research skills and establishing connections supporting community-based participatory research and youth participatory action research. The program of adolescent- and young adult-focused research will include but not be limited to research related to adolescent and young adult substance use disorder treatment and overdose prevention/response and adolescent and young adult reproductive health.
Responsibilities
- Implements a multifaceted weekly recruitment plan.
- Problem solves recruitment issues; tracks recruitment strategies progress.
- Oversees participant scheduling and coordinate with study staff and local community partners.
- Screens patients for eligibility; coordinates confirms and documents distribution of participant incentives.
- Oversees adherence to protocol including informed consent collection of measurements and data entry.
- Performs research interviews interventions fidelity-related observations and creates associated documentation.
- Contributes ideas and suggestions for all phases of the project.
- Utilizes statistical and database management software to analyze data and prepare summary narrative reports tables graphs and figures.
- Assists in the design of studies by reviewing proposals to determine research methods best suited to study objectives.
- Monitors and analyzes data weekly to ensure no changes to the protocol are needed to improve retention or recruitment efforts.
- Gathers and updates materials needed for grant reports submissions and other investigator-related activities.
- Plans directs and coordinates activities.
- Negotiates contracts monitors budgets and purchases equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences Psychology Statistics Literature or a related field. (Masters Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of research experience; OR a combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work independently and with a study team.
- Highly developed organizational skills.
- Effective time management skills are necessary to balance responsibilities.
- Ability to understand quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques.
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office.
- Ability to interact with adolescents and young adults with respect compassion and engagement.
- Ability to treat members of the recovery community with respect compassion and engagement.
WORK SCHEDULE:This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.
Required Experience:
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About Company
The University of Tennessee System serves all 95 counties and improves lives statewide through the work of five campuses and two institutes.