Clinical Research Cooridnator

Job Summary

Involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

Applies professional concepts to conduct analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research and procedural issues. Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations.

"Our study team is conducting the Probiotic Administration for Adolescent Depression Study, a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial examining the relationship between the gut microbiome, brain function, and depressive symptoms in adolescents and young adults. The goal of this study is to better understand how modulation of the gut microbiome through probiotic administration may influence the gut-brain axis and mental health outcomes in youth with depression.

This study integrates clinical psychiatry, neuroimaging, and microbiome research to investigate novel mechanisms underlying adolescent depression."

• Applies professional or research concepts to perform analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, / processes, and / or functions.
• Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on assigned problems and issues to prepare reports and / or analyses summarizing information on the assigned issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.
• Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.
• Using subject matter knowledge, collects and prepares information for use in discussions, meetings of internal and external constituents.
• On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, research initiatives, programs and issues.
• Provides a variety of analytical duties in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit.
• Participates in administrative / research policy and program project planning and development.
• Provides recommendations and guidelines involving programs / initiatives.
• Coordinates program planning and collaboration with program / project staff.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding time frames
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding time frames
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques