Summary

The Research Coordiantor I coordinates the day-to-day activities of research protocols for two projects including Iron Deficiency and Brain Development in Youth with Internalizing Disorders, and Examining the Skeletal Effects of Psychostimulants. Protocols will include screening, enrollment, and monitoring of research participants which will be both children and adults. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.

Job Duties

• Interviews, screen and recruits patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database. May perform Venipuncture (blood draws), EKGs/ECG’s and obtain vital signs on study participants.
• Collect, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Employees may be required to receive on the job training of phlebotomy and EKGs/ECGs prior to performing on study participants.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies.
• Schedules research participant for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
• Correspond with patient throughout study.
• Orders supplies and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.