Visiting Research Coordinator - Beckman Institute

Visiting Research Coordinator - Beckman Institute
Beckman Institute
Job Summary
Support the overall research project through data collection, participant contact and recruitment, and support of other research needs such as data entry and specimen collection and processing. Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform cognitive and physical assessments of newborns, older infants and preschool age children; conduct interviews and collect biological specimens. This includes driving to participants' homes, local prenatal clinics and hospitals and working and/or being on-call during weekday evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Data entry.
• Participant tracking and reconsent of participants for additional aspects of the study; maintain accurate participant contact records.
• Collect, process, and organize human biospecimens.
• Develop and strengthen research protocols and training materials.
• Other duties as assigned and needed, including administrative tasks.

Additional Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, and moving around office spaces
Lifting files, folders, and other study materials up to 20lbs as needed
Working on the phone or over Zoom
Driving to participants' homes and collecting materials and forms
Working evening and weekend hours to accommodate schedules of mothers and childrenMinimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in relevant field (psychology, community or public health, social work, etc.)• Interacting and communicating with women, parents, or other members of the public• Interacting with infants and young children • Solid computer skills, especially in utilizing programs in MS Office suite• CITI Human Subject Trainings• Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in relevant field (psychology, community or public health, social work, etc)
• Experience conducting interviews over the phone and in person
• Experience with research involving human subjects
• Experience managing and maintaining databases
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail, careful observation and note taking and strict adherence to protocol of procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed directions
• Must have own car to conduct interviews, assessments, and collect biological specimens at participants' homes and local prenatal clinics and hospitals
• Ability to work and/or be on-call during weekday evenings and on weekends as needed
• Proficiency with commonly-employed software and databases

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Visiting Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis andrenewable annually based on satisfactory progress in the position and continuedfunding. Position may become a regular,non-visiting position at a later date depending on funding and programmaticneed. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting period closes. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000/year.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 8, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact jobs@beckman.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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Requisition ID: 1021979
Job Category: Research
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