Research Project Coordinator - JR26729-3800

University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Project Coordinator at The University of Chicago will support grant-funded projects focused on inhaler education for patients with COPD and the evaluation of novel training tools. This role involves close collaboration with the physician investigator and other research team members, managing day-to-day project activities, and ensuring the successful execution of research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates project activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of projects.
• Executes research and advocacy projects and performs complex research-related duties and tasks.
• Manages the day-to-day activities and the overall workflow of projects.
• Maintains a working knowledge and awareness of all project components and initiatives.
• Performs literature reviews and policy searches.
• Builds data collection instruments (questionnaires, interview guides, logs, etc.) and databases.
• Coordinates various aspects of projects, including recruiting participants, collecting data using questionnaires, conducting interviews/focus groups, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data as necessary.
• Assists with data organization and cleaning.
• Assists with policy and other advocacy efforts.
• Works independently and within teams, including both in the university and with community partners.
• Provides assistance to collaborators in executing research procedures and in data collection.
• Maintains working relationships with collaborative community and research partners.
• Maintains secure shared files for off-site and on-site management of project documents and data.
• Assists with preparing research findings for reports and presentations.
• Contributes to project dissemination, including abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Maintains accurate and complete records.
• Understands the IRB submission and reviews process to assist with protocol submissions and revisions.
• Protects data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations.
• Provides other research and general administrative support as assigned.
• Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
• Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through relevant work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree.
• Relevant research experience, particularly in health services and/or community-oriented research.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and computing skills sufficient for effective use of diverse managerial and administrative computer applications, technical writing, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of database management.