SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Coordinator I is responsible for carrying out multiple complex research protocols. Applicants working in this position will be working with two PIs in Neurocritical Care (Department of Neurology). 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with investigators in the design, development, and documentation of data forms, questionnaires, and other survey materials
• Responsible for aspects of the development of research recommendations and the design of research projects
• Participate in the grant, manuscript, and Institutional Review Board process
• Develop overall research plan for conducting surveys in the community
• Conduct in-person or telephonic field research
• Monitor selection and randomization process of study participants
• Coordinate data collection of study participants, complete case report forms, and develop and maintain spreadsheets
• Collect and maintain questionnaires and other data forms from study participants
• Perform literature searches and write detailed written summaries of the findings
• Collaborate with other project leaders on data presentation, interpretation and writing of scientific reports 
• Develop and maintain computerized data files for all data to be collected
• May assist with budget /operational aspect of grant and contract proposals
• Prepare summary reports and ongoing project evaluations for investigators
• May help recruit, select, supervise and direct the activities of data collection employees and Research Technicians
• Conduct quality control check on field data collection system
• Collaborate with other research sites to insure consistency between research sites and accuracy of documentation
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, health care, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of related experience
• Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to travel to off-site locations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Outstanding communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal
• Excellent computer skills, in addition to Microsoft Office, applicant will navigate EPIC (experience not required but preferred), OnCore, and perform web-based data entry. REDCap experience preferred.
• Quick learner with interest and ability to adapt and learn new software (for example EpiServer for lab webpage updates)
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Strong teamwork interest and ability to connect and network with members of other multidisciplinary teams, including ICU nurses, ICU practitioners and doctors, and other research team members
• Strong interest in growing with our research
• High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy as research will be conducted in neuroICU environment with stressed and grieving families
• Positive and motivated attitude with a human touch with self-driven goal to make our research team stronger
• For more information, visit: www.umassmed.edu/nccresearch

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May supervise and direct the activities of data collection employees and Research Technicians

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Usual office environment, laboratory, medical, surgical, and off campus study sites