Northwestern University · 1 day ago
Research Study Coordinator Sr
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $65K/yr
4+ years expNorthwestern University is a leading institution in education and research, and they are seeking a Senior Research Study Coordinator to manage complex biomedical and social-behavioral research studies. The role involves coordinating day-to-day activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing study databases and participant recruitment.
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Responsibilities
Participates in the planning & conduct of research studies
Reviews project & protocol & recommends strategies to expedite study
Recruits & retains participants
Obtains informed consent
Administers tests &/or questionnaires following protocols
Collects, compiles, tabulates &/or process responses
Gathers information
Extracts & analyzes data from medical charts
Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood & obtaining blood pressure
Monitors & maintains systems for effective participant and data flow for studies
Designs & constructs experimental stimuli
Performs physical function assessment
Manages study databases which may include ensuring that data is collected & entered correctly
Reviews & analyzes data
Creates computer models, graphs, reports & summaries for use in publications, professional journals, & grant applications
Writes portions of grant applications
Co-authors scientific papers for presentation & publication
Researches & obtains funding
Creates & maintains study manuals regarding operating, safety, and etc. procedures
Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner
May process payments for research participants per study protocol
Creates lab financial plan & budget/audit expenses
Obtains sales quotes for lab equipment & supplies
Reviews & adjusts expenses to decrease costs
Oversees repair & maintenance of all lab equipment & ensures that lab supplies are ready & available when necessary
Administers budget including negotiating with grant sponsors
Maintains & reconciles expenditures & balances in regard to research accounts & budgets
Trains, directs, assigns duties to & may supervise research staff, students, residents &/or fellows
Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 4 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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