Research Study Coordinator -Psychiatry

Hiring Salary: $21.69/Hourly

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL 02/28/2027

Market Range: 08

Hiring Salary: $21.69/Hourly

The Research Study Coordinator 1 supports activities of a National Institute on Drug Abuse clinical trial of methamphetamine use disorder. Duties include clinical trial supervision and compliance, patient recruitment/retention, data collection, and study procedure adherence.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies, ensuring all activities are conducted according to protocol, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates study startup, ongoing management, and closeout activities; maintains detailed records and documentation throughout the study lifecycle.
• Contributes to the development and refinement of operational procedures, supporting process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recruits, screens, enrolls, and monitors research participants, ensuring safety and well-being throughout the study.
• Administers appropriate assessments and enters data in database in real time.
• Documents all adverse events, medication adjustments and/or protocol deviations reported by study participants using protocol specific forms and procedures while utilizing good clinical judgment.
• Prepares reports, charts, and presentations to communicate study progress and findings to stakeholders.
• Assists in participant retention activities and serves as study participants' primary contact person after they are randomized to study intervention groups.
• Serves as a central point of contact and facilitates communication and collaboration among principal investigators, clinical staff, research participants, and external partners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field. (Transcript required)

Experience:

One (1) year of related research experience; or a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years.

• Ability to work both independently and in close contact with a study team, clinical providers, patients, academic collaborators, students, families, and community participants.
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills.
• Fluency with clinical research management and regulatory issues; strong personal drive and work ethic aimed towards personal and professional enrichment.
• Skill with quantitative/qualitative data collection, scientific writing community-based health research, and public presentation.
• Must possess impeccable interpersonal and communication skills.