Northwestern University · 1 week ago
Research Study Coordinator Sr
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$21.55/hr - $26.34/hr
4+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Research Study Coordinator Senior to support the HEALthy Brain & Child Development Study. This role involves coordinating assessments and conducting research related to prenatal substance exposure and its effects on infant development.
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Responsibilities
Participates in the planning & conduct of research studies
Reviews project & protocol & recommends strategies to expedite study
Obtains informed consent
Administers tests &/or questionnaires following protocols
Collects, compiles, tabulates &/or processes responses
Gathers information
Monitors & maintains systems for effective participant and data flow for studies
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
Creates & maintains study manuals regarding operating, safety, 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
Processes 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
Prior research with or engagement of under-represented and or/high risk populations (e.g. substance use in the family context, children in under-resourced communities, children with developmental delays, prenatal or parenting women with mental illness)
Infant and child experience, preferably in a research capacity
Experience working with infants and young children administering standardized developmental assessments
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Knowledge of IRB procedures
Preferred
Experience working in a psychological research lab is preferred
Experience working with individuals with substance use
Experience with infant and child MRI
Knowledge in child development is preferred
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Familiarity with REDcap or similar
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 in all circumstances
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
Recent News
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