Research Project Coordinator

This position is to serve as Research Staff for The Schmitz Lab and will help with many of the operational aspects required of the federally-funded RUCAS project. This staff person will work with rural cancer survivors to schedule, collect, and coordinate study data, troubleshoot issues that occur before, during and after collection of patient data, and ensure that all database and report forms are completed thoroughly. They will also assist with tasks for multiple studies as needed, including data entry, EMR screening. This is a part-time, 50% effort position.

Coordinates protocol-related research procedures, activities, outreach, and education. Manages a study or assists with larger studies. Collects and analyzes data and complies with all policies and regulations.

-Coordinate data collection procedures. Contact participants to schedule and collect data per protocol. Use all case report forms as designed by the protocol, document all activities per good clinical research guidelines. Ensure protocol adherence to the best of ability.
-Ensure the safety of research and participant information. Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies, as well as Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines.
-Ensure data collection documentation is completed. Perform data entry into appropriate databases and organize source documentation appropriately, as needed.
-Gather data for the Project Manager regarding project scheduling/timelines, coordinating meetings, preparing preliminary data, researching references, and formatting accuracy according to funding agency specifications. Additionally, assist project manager with answering any queries that are issued by the sponsor, or requested by a team member for their study.
-Analyze and recommend improvements to policy and procedures. Other duties as assigned by the project manager.

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.