Research Field Coordinator; Health, Behavior and Society

Overview

The Department of Health Behavior & Society is seeking a Research Field Coordinator to support the HERO Plus study. The Research Field Coordinator administratively coordinates the research protocol implementation of a single complex study or multiple studies. Will ensure the efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

• Coordinate all activities of a complex research study or multiple studies to ensure validity of findings.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
• Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
• Oversee record management for research study.
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
• Assist in coordinating study meetings.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Collaboratively develop research plans, study instruments, IRB amendments, and research protocols and operating procedures.
• Collaboratively assist in quantitative and qualitative data analyses.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• One year of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master's Degree in related field
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Information Gathering - Developing
• Oral and Written Communications - Developing
• Project Coordination - Developing
• Project Management - Developing
• Regulatory Compliance - Developing
• Research and Analytical Skills - Developing
• Resource Management - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.