Community Brain Health Study Research Coordinator

Job Details
Level: Experienced

Job Location:

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Baltimore Campus - Baltimore, MD 21224
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: Masters Degree
Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $ Salary/year

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Public Health

Position Objective:
The Community Brain Health Study Research Coordinator will independently provide support services to satisfy the operational objectives of the Brain Health Equity (BHE) Unit within the Health Disparities Research Section (HDRS) at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables by performing day-to-day management of a developing community-based cohort study under the direction of Dr.

Indira Turney, the Principal Investigator. will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

• Assist preparing and submitting for review accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Participate in developing and maintaining research protocol documentation and operations.
• Assist researchers with study testing, observations data entry and other duties associated with study sessions.
• Verify study participant information and collect data and results of testing.
• Assist staff develop, assemble related documentation and maintain regulatory binders for all protocols.
• Perform accurate and timely data analysis, report results and findings and respond to sponsor queries.
• Set up, format and enter data into spreadsheets to analyze information and create reports.
• Enter data into research databases, systems and applications for ongoing studies.
• Assist researchers develop, maintain and complete study data collection forms and source documents.
• Retrieve research related information from medical records, hospital information system and laboratory information system and create spreadsheets and other reports for use in study analysis.
• Prepare patient charts for clinic days and provide initial or follow-up assessment forms, patient labels, most recent medication lists and lab and procedure printouts.
• Assist staff screen prospective study subjects and participate in scheduling participants for research visits and procedures.
• Assist researchers with the collection and analysis of research data and samples. 5
• Liaison between the study subjects and the investigators concerning any problems or adverse events including out of range vitals, etc.
• Observe data collection and monitoring of withdrawals and assist reporting deviations and adverse events.
• Update and maintain logs and records of patient and family contacts.
• Exhibit creativity in drafting newsletter, coordinating newsletter printing and distribution, and organize care package assembly.
• Assist key research personnel ensure that clinical research activities are performed in accordance with federal, state and institutional regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist researchers plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol and the implementation of operating policies and procedures.
• Assist researchers develop and maintain current and new research protocols.
• Develop and nurture relationships with community stakeholders, such as religious leaders, community organizers, and local advocates, to build trust and engagement within the study’s target population. This includes attending community meetings and events to promote the study and encourage enrollment. 1
• Establish…