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Req ID:
req15902
Position Title:
Research Coordinator
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Position Number:
GS9521
OSU Campus:
Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine
Department:
Center for Indigenous Health
Location Address:
1111 West 17th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74017
United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule:
Typically 8 hours/day, 5 days/week
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
This is a Grant Funded role
TheCenter for Indigenous Health Research and Policy at Oklahoma State UniversityCenter for Health Sciences is a leading research center for Indigenous health.Our research funding totals more than $10 million, including four active R01randomized intervention trials funded by the National Institutes of Health. Wealso house the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity, funded bythe Office of Minority Health, which provides training in research andintervention for American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the US. This position will apply scientific knowledge to coordinatea significant research project or multiple smaller projects within the Centerfor Indigenous Health Research and Policy. The position will participate in developing researchdesigns, data collection methods, and strategies for data management.Coordinate multiple data collection efforts which may include collaboratingagencies or institutions.
Responsibilities:
- Independently develops study recruitment, pilot study scientific plans, and data collection protocols including materials and procedures
- Assist with the development of project/research alternatives if the project/research is not compatible with program goals or participating community environment
- Implements research design and specific phases of the research projects to achieve stated specific aims
- Prepare weekly reports on study progress to PI and project lead
- Review and assess study data to ensure adherence to study protocol and compliance with IRB regulations
- Collaborate with PIs/Scientific Operations Manager if protocols are not being met
- Collaborates with data manager and information technology in development and maintenance of study REDCAP project databases
- Directs quality assurance and data cleaning efforts of study databases
- Establish and maintain a tracking system for research subjects, and training and supporting others in utilizing these collection and tracking systems
- Establish and manage data transfer system ensuring prompt transfer and data safety, perform internal data management audit with Data Manager
- Collaborate with analysts and investigators to develop resources and procedures for data collection
- Exercise independence to design processes for data collection and management, leveraging considerable knowledge of these requirements
- Develop, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day implementation of all study procedures for recruitment, study intervention, and data collection, including tracking progress
- Prepare and present recruitment, data collection, and study intervention reports to PIs and supervisor
- Troubleshoot problems as they arise and address protocol deviation to IRB coordinator and PI
- Create study-specific compliance applications, amendments, renewals, informed consent documents, and study protocols, ensure that staff and PIs are aware of policy and procedures concerning human subjects
- Assist in preparing and analyzing data for presentation at regional and national meetings
- Collaborate in writing manuscripts for publication and presentation
- Independently develops study budgets
- Train and develop training material and written instructions for study procedures and ensure that all research staff is informed about studies, project(s), protocol(s), and pertinent data security and confidentiality issues
- Directly supervises hourly field staff ensuring compliance to protocol and IRB regulations, providing support, as needed, and coordinating all logistical efforts
- Drafts position descriptions for field staff, provides onboarding training, and troubleshoots issues as they arise
- Assign work and follow-up to ensure completion
- Travel, as needed, to study sites to train and direct field staff project procedures and file management, to resolve problems and to conduct project management activities with partners such as project presentation, subcontract management, and to undertake support study findings and data dissemination efforts
- Support and ensure understanding of confidentiality of participants and data
- Acts as the main liaison between the CIIHE PI and field site PIs and their teams
- Maintain and reconcile study budgets as money is allocated and spent
- Prepares, establishes, and manages subcontracts, as required by the study. Assist in preparing progress reports to funders and proposals, as needed
- Prepares solid drafts of communications and memos to funders to communicate information regarding change of field sites and carryforward requests
- Coordinate reimbursement for study participation and billing procedures related to study visits
- Prepare documents for granting agencies and renewal, interpreting data, and guiding future research
- Other duties as assigned
Environmental Hazards:Typical Office Setting
Physical Requirements:Ability to lift and carry 8-10 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Oklahoma State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, qualified disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity Officer is designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at: 918-594-8221, tulsa.hr@okstate.edu, or 1405 Main Hall, 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106
(If you are viewing this job posting outside of the actual OSU job application website, please go to jobs.okstate.edu to apply and submit a resume.)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, health sciences, public health, or related discipline or equivalent experience
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines
- Valid Driver's License
Skills, Proficiencies and Knowledge:- Demonstrated professional research experience that includes preparation of IRB documents and understanding of human subjects compliance and regulations
- Demonstrated experience with proactive problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study-related functions with human subjects
- Requires outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products
Preferred:- A Master's degree in health sciences, public health, or related discipline
- Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native populations
- Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for collaboration
- Demonstrable experience developing, managing, or maintaining research databases using Access, RedCap, or other, similar data management applications
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit http://eeo.okstate.edu.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Req ID:
req15902
Position Title:
Research Coordinator
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Position Number:
GS9521
OSU Campus:
Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine
Department:
Center for Indigenous Health
Location Address:
1111 West 17th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74017
United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule:
Typically 8 hours/day, 5 days/week
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
This is a Grant Funded role
TheCenter for Indigenous Health Research and Policy at Oklahoma State UniversityCenter for Health Sciences is a leading research center for Indigenous health.Our research funding totals more than $10 million, including four active R01randomized intervention trials funded by the National Institutes of Health. Wealso house the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity, funded bythe Office of Minority Health, which provides training in research andintervention for American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the US. This position will apply scientific knowledge to coordinatea significant research project or multiple smaller projects within the Centerfor Indigenous Health Research and Policy. The position will participate in developing researchdesigns, data collection methods, and strategies for data management.Coordinate multiple data collection efforts which may include collaboratingagencies or institutions.
Responsibilities:
- Independently develops study recruitment, pilot study scientific plans, and data collection protocols including materials and procedures
- Assist with the development of project/research alternatives if the project/research is not compatible with program goals or participating community environment
- Implements research design and specific phases of the research projects to achieve stated specific aims
- Prepare weekly reports on study progress to PI and project lead
- Review and assess study data to ensure adherence to study protocol and compliance with IRB regulations
- Collaborate with PIs/Scientific Operations Manager if protocols are not being met
- Collaborates with data manager and information technology in development and maintenance of study REDCAP project databases
- Directs quality assurance and data cleaning efforts of study databases
- Establish and maintain a tracking system for research subjects, and training and supporting others in utilizing these collection and tracking systems
- Establish and manage data transfer system ensuring prompt transfer and data safety, perform internal data management audit with Data Manager
- Collaborate with analysts and investigators to develop resources and procedures for data collection
- Exercise independence to design processes for data collection and management, leveraging considerable knowledge of these requirements
- Develop, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day implementation of all study procedures for recruitment, study intervention, and data collection, including tracking progress
- Prepare and present recruitment, data collection, and study intervention reports to PIs and supervisor
- Troubleshoot problems as they arise and address protocol deviation to IRB coordinator and PI
- Create study-specific compliance applications, amendments, renewals, informed consent documents, and study protocols, ensure that staff and PIs are aware of policy and procedures concerning human subjects
- Assist in preparing and analyzing data for presentation at regional and national meetings
- Collaborate in writing manuscripts for publication and presentation
- Independently develops study budgets
- Train and develop training material and written instructions for study procedures and ensure that all research staff is informed about studies, project(s), protocol(s), and pertinent data security and confidentiality issues
- Directly supervises hourly field staff ensuring compliance to protocol and IRB regulations, providing support, as needed, and coordinating all logistical efforts
- Drafts position descriptions for field staff, provides onboarding training, and troubleshoots issues as they arise
- Assign work and follow-up to ensure completion
- Travel, as needed, to study sites to train and direct field staff project procedures and file management, to resolve problems and to conduct project management activities with partners such as project presentation, subcontract management, and to undertake support study findings and data dissemination efforts
- Support and ensure understanding of confidentiality of participants and data
- Acts as the main liaison between the CIIHE PI and field site PIs and their teams
- Maintain and reconcile study budgets as money is allocated and spent
- Prepares, establishes, and manages subcontracts, as required by the study. Assist in preparing progress reports to funders and proposals, as needed
- Prepares solid drafts of communications and memos to funders to communicate information regarding change of field sites and carryforward requests
- Coordinate reimbursement for study participation and billing procedures related to study visits
- Prepare documents for granting agencies and renewal, interpreting data, and guiding future research
- Other duties as assigned
Environmental Hazards:Typical Office Setting
Physical Requirements:Ability to lift and carry 8-10 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Oklahoma State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, qualified disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity Officer is designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at: 918-594-8221, tulsa.hr@okstate.edu, or 1405 Main Hall, 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106
(If you are viewing this job posting outside of the actual OSU job application website, please go to jobs.okstate.edu to apply and submit a resume.)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, health sciences, public health, or related discipline or equivalent experience
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines
- Valid Driver's License
Skills, Proficiencies and Knowledge:- Demonstrated professional research experience that includes preparation of IRB documents and understanding of human subjects compliance and regulations
- Demonstrated experience with proactive problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study-related functions with human subjects
- Requires outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products
Preferred:- A Master's degree in health sciences, public health, or related discipline
- Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native populations
- Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for collaboration
- Demonstrable experience developing, managing, or maintaining research databases using Access, RedCap, or other, similar data management applications
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit http://eeo.okstate.edu.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
