Research Project Coordinator CAN Lab

University of Georgia - Athens, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Athens, GA

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Project Coordinator for the CAN Lab at the University of Georgia will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation of various research protocols. This position requires effective communication with community leaders and liaisons, as well as participant screening and data collection in the field. The coordinator will manage lab staff schedules, recruit lab staff volunteers, and handle financial reporting. Additionally, the role involves managing computers, software licenses, and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment. The coordinator will also be responsible for obtaining human subjects approval and assisting the data manager with data management and analysis. In this role, the coordinator will direct, plan, and coordinate all activities related to the lab's primary functions. This includes monitoring activities for compliance with sponsor, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and University of Georgia policies and procedures. The coordinator will support the Principal Investigator (PI) in all lab activities by communicating progress in data collection, analysis, management, and reporting, as well as staff performance and process improvements. Facilitating teamwork and information sharing will be essential to the success of the lab's operations. The coordinator will supervise and mentor all lab staff, providing coaching, performance management, and conducting annual performance reviews. Regular communication with the PI regarding staff performance and progress is crucial. The coordinator will also be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training new staff members, ensuring that the lab is staffed with qualified individuals who can contribute to its research goals. Data collection is a significant aspect of this position, where the coordinator will oversee and participate in the implementation of research protocols for recruitment and retention, as well as data collection. This includes overseeing research coordinators, assisting with recruitment and screening of subjects, obtaining consent and enrollment, and ensuring accurate demographic information for follow-up. The coordinator will perform data collection through cognitive testing and research interviews with individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and control subjects. Finally, the coordinator will provide fiscal oversight of sponsored project budgets, ensuring that project activities align with budgetary constraints and timelines. Close collaboration with the PI and the Office of Institutional Behavioral Research (OIBR) will be necessary to ensure that activities and personnel are charged to the correct sponsored projects and to address any potential budget issues that may arise.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan and coordinate all activities related to the lab's primary functions, including monitoring activities for compliance with sponsor, IRB, and UGA policies and procedures.
• Support PI in all lab activities by communicating progress in all areas (data collection, analysis, management, reporting), staff performance, process improvements, troubleshooting.
• Facilitate teamwork and information sharing.
• Supervise and mentor all staff at the lab (coaching, performance management, annual performance reviews).
• Communicate with PI at regular intervals on staff performance and progress.
• Recruit, hire and train new hires.
• Direct activities of professional and technical staff members.
• Manage workflow, coordinate caseloads and schedules, process improvements and troubleshoot.
• Oversee and participate in the implementation of research protocols for recruitment/retention and data collection.
• Oversee research coordinators in this process as well as assist with and perform recruitment and screening of subjects, obtaining consent and enrollment and assuring accurate demographic information for follow-up.
• Perform data collection by conducting cognitive testing and research interviews in persons with schizophrenia and controls.
• Provide fiscal oversight of sponsored project budgets, monitoring, and planning to ensure project activities are occurring in sync with budget and project timeline.

Requirements

• Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Demonstrate professional behavior.
• Exhibits a high level of initiative.
• Experience working independently and with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and implement required project responsibilities.
• Experience assigning tasks and monitoring progress to ensure adherence with product scope and completion timeline.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan (TRS or ORP)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities