Research Project Coordinator, Gastroenterology

$51,346 - $72,532/Yr

Northwestern University - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Project Coordinator for Gastroenterology at Northwestern University is responsible for managing the daily operations of biomedical and social-behavioral research studies. This role involves overseeing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supervising the development and implementation of research protocols. The coordinator will also manage budgets, analyze study performance, and may contribute to scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of biomedical and social-behavioral research studies.
• Monitor study performance and analyze results.
• Supervise development and implementation of new protocols.
• Assign work and supervise study staff, ensuring quality control of processes and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and administer budgets and grant procedures.
• Co-author scientific papers for presentation and publication.
• Coordinate writing, submission, and administration of grants.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate processing and analysis of data and conduct experimental tests.
• Oversee collection, maintenance, analysis, and evaluation of data for grant submissions and publications.
• Train, direct, and supervise research staff, students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or health science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience with 3 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Completion of NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with participants, with re-certification every 3 years.

Nice-to-haves

• Action oriented and willing to take practical action to deal with problems.
• Receptive to feedback and willing to learn.
• Facilitates open and effective communication and teamwork.
• Helpful, respectful, and approachable, building strong working relationships.
• Exhibits energy and desire to achieve ambitious goals.
• Displays consistency in meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Plans, organizes, and schedules efficiently.

Benefits

• Health care plans
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition discounts
• Flexible work arrangements
• Childcare and senior/adult care support
• Professional development resources