Position Summary
The research coordinator will work closely with Dr. Hazzard and a youth advisory board to plan and conduct an NIH-funded longitudinal study in adolescents in Genesee County. Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Helping organize bi-monthly youth advisory board meetings
- Obtaining approval from the institutional review board (IRB) for any updates to the study
- Creating online surveys
- Recruiting participants and answering questions about the study from adolescents and their families
- Scheduling and conducting in-person study visits, which will involve survey and anthropometric data collection
- Inviting participants to complete online surveys between in-person visits
- Distributing participant incentives
- Monitoring and managing data
- Assisting in preparing reports for sponsor, academic journals, and the community
Candidates who can commit to the position for at least 2 years are strongly preferred. Three years of funding for this position are guaranteed, with the possibility of continuing in the position on other studies after the first 3 years. In-person work in Flint, MI will be required for in-person study visits at baseline and 18-month follow-up; all other duties can be carried out remotely. Availability to work 5-10 hours per week during evenings (i.e., after 5 pm)/weekends at baseline and 18-month follow up is required in order to accommodate adolescents' schedules for in-person visits.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through a four year college degree program in a clinical field such as health or biological science and a minimum of one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in clinical and/or research; OR the job requires completion of an associate’s degree with clinical research coursework or an Allied Health degree and three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in clinical and/or research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job requires completion of required Institutional Review Board (IRB) training and certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Desired Qualifications
-Knowledge and/or interest in one or more of the following areas: nutrition, food access, mental health, adolescent health
- Proficiency in online survey development with REDCap
- Experience working with institutional review boards (IRBs)
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in health-related research
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in standard computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 20 lbs
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.