The University of Georgia · 2 months ago
Project Coordinator – Health and Development Laboratory
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Georgia is a leading public university known for its academic excellence and research contributions. The Project Coordinator will oversee a large-scale research study focusing on adolescents' stressors and their impact on parents' cardiovascular health, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Responsibilities
Supervise research support staff (e.g., research assistants, phlebotomists)
Develop and maintain participant information data systems, send research correspondence to participants, schedule research visits, prepare for and conduct visits
Assist in hiring and training research support staff. Maintain research assistant schedules and facilitate regular check-in’s regarding progress on all activities
Manage activities related to participant recruitment and retention
Work with research assistants to recruit participants (e.g., attend community events, partner with liaisons) to track and achieve recruitment targets
Supervise team to retain participants across 18-month study window; strategize with the study investigators as needed to encourage participant completion of all study activities and address any challenges
Provide weekly summaries to PI regarding project status
Using excel spreadsheets and other project management tools, develop timelines, prepare project progress summaries, and troubleshoot barriers to meeting project goals and deadlines
Submit IRB materials and maintain IRB approval throughout life of the project
Prepare and update implementation protocols and prepare IRB modifications in advance of protocol adjustments. Communicate with IRB staff related to updated guidance, clarifications
Conduct data quality checks and/or supervise staff review of data
Review survey data after it is uploaded in accordance with agreed upon quality standards. Export and review data at regular intervals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Strong organizational, communication, and management skills
Problem-solving, solution focused, team-player
Comfort and professionalism when interacting with adolescents and families
Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Able to lift/carry 20lb
Driving as needed to perform job-related tasks
Preferred
strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Prior experience coordinating research projects or supervising students/staff preferred
Some evening and weekend availability is preferred
Prior experience in human subjects research is helpful but not required
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
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