Research Coordinator

## Research Coordinator Apply:
Washington DC:
Part time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
JR108684

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

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Here is what we offer:
* *** Health & Wellness:
*** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
* *** Work-Life Balance:
*** PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
* *** Financial Wellness:
*** Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
* *** Professional Development:
*** Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
* *** Additional Perks:
*** Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
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* JOB PURPOSE:

** The Research Coordinator supports grant-funded, strictly non-clinical research activities within the Department of Internal Medicine. Under the direction of the faculty host or principal investigator, the Research Coordinator coordinates research activities; supports study design, protocol development, and research planning; manages data collection, extraction, cleaning, and analysis workflows; prepares tables, figures, and research documentation; mentors medical students in research methods and data literacy;

and assists faculty and trainees with abstracts, manuscripts, conference submissions, and responses to peer review. The position does not provide patient care, exercise clinical privileges, prescribe treatment, or independently practice medicine.
** SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
** This position has no formal supervisory authority or responsibility for the direction of employees. The Research Coordinator may provide research mentorship and guidance to medical students and trainees under the direction of the faculty supervisor.
** NATURE AND SCOPE:
** This grant-funded appointment supports research activities across the study lifecycle, from research planning and protocol development through data management, analysis, documentation, and dissemination of findings. The position is supported through the 2026 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Faculty Research Re-Entry Grant and is administered by Howard University College of Medicine's Office of Faculty Development & Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OFD-JEDI).

Internal contacts may include faculty, research staff, medical students, residents, trainees, and relevant University offices. The work requires strong organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, adherence to research and institutional requirements, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative academic environment.
** PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES :
*** Coordinate day-to-day research activities, project timelines, and assigned study deliverables.
* Support study design, protocol development, research planning, and preparation of study-related documentation.
* Assist with institutional and regulatory research documentation, including IRB materials, when required by the assigned project.
* Manage research data collection, extraction, organization, cleaning, quality checks, and analysis workflows using approved systems and methods.
* Prepare and maintain accurate research records, datasets, tables, figures, reports, and other project documentation.
* Conduct literature searches and assist with synthesis of scientific evidence relevant to ongoing research projects.
* Assist faculty and trainees with preparation and revision of abstracts, manuscripts, conference submissions, presentations, and responses to peer…