Research Study Coordinator Sr

Department: MED-Medical Social Sciences

Salary/Grade: NEX/13

Target hiring range for this position will be between $23.20 and $28.99 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Coordinates & completes the day‑to‑day administrative and technical activities involved in a single complex, large, nationwide or multiple moderately complex concurrent biomedical and/or social‑behavioral research study(ies) involving multiple sites and/or longitudinal assessments/interventions. Ensures all activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy and procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

The Senior Research Study Coordinator supports two projects focused on the delivery of evidence‑based practices to improve care for complex chronic health conditions, including cancer and diabetes.

The coordinator will oversee participant recruitment and enrollment, conduct qualitative interviews, maintain research data, assist with IRB documentation and compliance, conduct literature reviews, coordinate study team meetings, create and maintain study record‑keeping systems, and track study deliverables and timelines. The coordinator will also schedule meetings, provide timely minutes, contribute to conference presentations, manuscript writing, and other dissemination activities. The role requires strong organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web‑based applications, and REDCap.

Working knowledge of data visualization and database design is encouraged. Ideal candidates may be pursuing an MPH or PhD in public health or a related discipline, planning to attend medical school, or pursuing a career as research staff or project manager.

• Plan and conduct research studies, including participant recruitment, retention and informed consent.
• Administer tests and questionnaires following protocols.
• Collect, compile, tabulate and process responses.
• Gather information and monitor systems for effective participant and data flow.
• Manage study databases, ensuring accurate data collection and entry.
• Review and analyze data; create models, graphs, reports and summaries for publications and grant applications.
• Co‑author scientific papers for presentation and publication.
• Create and maintain study manuals regarding operating and safety procedures.
• Ensure all study documents meet current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols.
• Process payments for research participants per study protocol.
• Act as a mentor for junior coordinators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of a 4‑year college or university program leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in social or health science or related field; or an appropriate combination of education and experience meeting the equivalent of 4 years’ research study or other relevant experience.
• Alternative:
  Completion of a master’s or higher degree in social or health science or related field; or an appropriate combination of education and experience meeting the equivalent of 2 years’ research study or other relevant experience.
• Must complete NU’s IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants and re‑certify every 3 years.

• Strong organizational, written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web‑based applications.

• At least 2 years of research experience in participant recruitment and enrollment, quantitative and/or qualitative data collection (e.g., administering surveys and interviews), qualitative coding and analysis, coordination with study team members,…