OPS- Research Coordinator

$41,600 - $47,840/Yr

University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Gainesville, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Coordinator at the University of Florida is responsible for managing and coordinating research projects, focusing on data collection, participant recruitment, and data management and analysis. This role involves preparing online surveys, conducting interviews, and ensuring the integrity of data collected for research purposes. The coordinator will also assist in tracking project milestones and reporting metrics related to research success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare online surveys and collect data through in-person interviews, paper questionnaires, and computerized behavioral tasks.
• Establish community contacts to facilitate participant recruitment and retention.
• Post advertisements both physically and online for participant recruitment.
• Conduct preliminary screenings of potential participants.
• Assist with tracking project milestones and perform quality assurance checks.
• Collect, manage, and report metrics of research success, including grants and publications.
• Produce descriptive and inferential reports of outcome measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in human subject research.
• Experience with project coordination, data management, and basic analysis techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Health Education and Behavior, or a related field.
• Experience with research conducted in community and clinical settings.
• Experience with NIH-funded projects and IRB submission.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $20.00 - $23.00 per hour.
• Full-time temporary position.