Research Project Coordinator

Position Title

Research Project Coordinator

Lebanon, NH (Hybrid remote work eligibility)

To support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in achieving its mission to conduct rigorously constructed research and apply state‑of‑the‑art and novel methods and technologies to advance the field of epidemiology and impact human health and disease. In collaboration with project leaders, the Research Project Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and ongoing activities for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental influences on Children’s Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study.

(50% of time)

• Recruitment/enrollment of study participants remotely and/or in person.
• Coordinate, schedule, and complete recruitment activities using established study protocols.
• Implement research activities including distribution and completion of surveys, data collection and management, subject identification, recruitment, interviewing, and scheduling.
• Maintain a high level of research professionalism to maintain participant engagement and retention.
• Provide education and instruction to participants on informed consent, study materials, collection of samples, measurements, and follow‑up processes according to protocols.
• Conduct necessary follow‑up activities as needed and coordinate with laboratory and other study personnel to ensure specimens and measurements are collected, processed, entered into databases, and delivered according to protocol.
• Enter accurate study data in established databases in a timely manner according to protocols.

(20% of time)

• Work closely with the principal investigator and research directors on the development of, revisions and updates to protocols, study materials, and supplies.
• Maintain close communication with the principal investigator, study research directors, and other study staff regarding study progress, processes, and the collection and delivery of samples.
• Assist study research directors with data monitoring and tracking activities, preparation of reports, Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewals and revisions, and coordination of other administrative activities as needed.
• Coordinate collection and delivery of samples with laboratory, clinics, hospital staff, and other study staff as needed.
• Maintain study supplies, equipment, and materials.

(15% of time)

• May conduct medical record reviews according to study protocols and may act as a clinical resource to other study staff for medical record reviews.
• Maintain working relationships with medical and administrative staff to coordinate medical record review activities.

(5% of time)

• Perform other study tasks as needed.
• Adhere to the most current public health recommendations regarding COVID‑19, including symptom surveillance, screening questions, and personal protective equipment.

(5% of time)

• Coordinate periodic review and update of protocols and assist in preparation of materials for IRB requests and renewals.
• Maintain accurate and efficient tracking system for study documents approved by IRB and assure protocol materials are up to date and distributed appropriately.
• Coordinate mailings for study subjects, follow up with staff on missing forms and materials, and maintain a supply of materials for staff.

(5% of time)

• Ensure that data are successfully collected and managed.
• Ensure that subject and data confidentiality is maintained, and data integrity is maintained.
• Generate pertinent reports on a monthly or as‑needed basis. Assist in the organization of study‑related protocols on the server.

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years’ experience working as a study coordinator, recruiting and interviewing research participants, or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates a high degree of independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and web‑based applications.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment…