Northwestern University · 8 hours ago
Research Study Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21.50/hr - $24.85/hr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is a leading academic institution, and they are seeking a Research Study Coordinator to assist in biomedical and social-behavioral research studies. The role involves coordinating data collection, conducting overnight sleep studies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Participates in the planning & conduct of research study including participant recruitment and retention
Obtains informed consent
Administers tests &/or questionnaires following protocols
Collects, compiles, tabulates & processes responses including collecting and accurately records data from Polysomnography Testing (overnight, early morning and daytime as required)
Gathers information
Extracts & analyzes data from medical charts
Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood & obtaining blood pressure
Collects, records, reviews & summarizes research data (Collects and accurately records data from overnight Polysomnography Testing)
Collates relevant mathematical results & prepares tables, charts & graphs reflecting relationships of multiple tests and accurately scores overnight Polysomnography data according to study requirements and performs spectral analysis of collected data
Prepares reports for investigators and sponsors on recruitment status and other pertinent study data
Writes portions of grant applications & co-author scientific papers
Completes documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols
May process payments for research participants per study protocol
Works with industry representatives to negotiate tentative grant funding
Coordinates reimbursements for expert panel travel, consultant pay, additional gift card orders, etc. & ensure costs remain within allotted grant budget
May provide work direction &/or train other research staff to interview/test participants
May act 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 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Communicates effectively both written & verbal
Strong organizational skills / attention to detail
Adaptable to changing priorities
High degree of professionalism
Diplomatic / uses good judgment
Team-player / collaborative
Demonstrates initiative and follow-through
Preferred
Successful completion of a training program in Polysomnography at an allied health school
RPSGT certification or equivalent or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date
Experience working overnight and irregular work hours
Experience working in academia, research, or medical industry
Experience programming i.e., MATLAB, Python, R, etc
Ability to work overnight, evening, and early morning shifts
Computer Proficiency in FSM/NU systems
Expertise in working with Polysomnography Equipment
Expertise in the set-up and performance of Polysomnographic studies
Demonstrate the ability to score and process sleep records
Phlebotomy
Coding/programming (especially in statistical analysis programs and MATLAB)
Current CPR/BLS Certification
Proficiency with REDCAP
Current research privileges with affiliated clinical institutions (i.e. NMH) are strongly preferred
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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