Research Studies

RESEARCH STUDIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of research principles and protocols. Interpersonal and communication skills. Highly developed planning and organizing skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work with diverse populations.

Role Description

Responsible for coordinating and managing the operations of research studies. This role may perform research tasks; however, the purpose of the role is to organize the research process of clinical, non-clinical, or community-based research studies by performing tasks to coordinate and manage the operations of the study. 

Levels

Research Study Coordinator 1 Coordinates operational components of research studies. Organizes recruitment, screening, and consenting of participants. Communicates with participants and ensures participant understanding. Coordinates and initiates implementation of study protocols. Develops and maintains data collection and record-keeping procedures. Delivers complex interactions with study participants to gather data, intervene, provide care, and retain participants. Prepares status reports and study updates. Assists with research compliance activities. Provides and coordinates training on protocols and procedures. Education/Experience: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicable certification may be required.

Research Study Coordinator 2 Coordinates research studies. Assists in the design of studies by reviewing proposals to determine research methods best suited to study objectives. Assists in modification of procedures for collecting and summarizing data; participates in the development of procedures for the design of measurement instruments and scoring systems. Implements research protocol, monitors participant adherence to protocol, and takes action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements. Determines participant eligibility and coordinates participation and ensures protocols are followed. Establishes and maintains contact with study sponsors, participants and families, community agencies, and health care providers. Writes or reviews human subjects applications and consent forms in compliance with applicable regulations. Assists in developing relational databases for tracking study subjects. Utilizes statistical and database management programs to analyze data and prepare summary narrative reports, graphs, tables, charts, and illustrations. Monitors specimen and data collection. Monitors data quality control to ensure adherence to study protocol and verifies the accuracy of research data. Assists in developing research proposals to obtain funding. Negotiates contracts, monitors budgets, and purchases equipment. Performs study and site visits, behavioral interventions, interviews and tests, and creates documentation. Provides work direction, training, and orientation to study staff and may supervise others. Develops and initiates strategies for the retention of participants. Education/Experience: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicable certification may be required.

Research Study Management Directs and coordinates research studies in collaboration with principal investigator. Oversees subject recruitment and participation in study and identifies subject populations. Develops strategies and methodology for study implementation. Prepares and monitors project budgets and provides financial compliance oversight. Assists in writing grant proposals. Oversees communications to granting agency. Edits, writes, and presents reports of research. Participates in outreach activities. Manages and oversees regulatory and quality assessment and assurance. Provides oversight of specimen and data collection, storage and analysis. Ensures data integrity of the study. Interprets results and determines whether they are consistent with experimental goals and develops strategies for improvement. Reviews the status of research study to ensure adherence to research protocols and take action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements. Establishes and oversees case management. Consults with care providers to integrate participation in research. Education/Experience: Typically requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicable certification may be required.