The Markey Cancer Center (MCC), Patient-Oriented and Population Sciences Shared Resource Facility (POP/SRF) is recruiting for a Research Coordinator. This position will support MCC investigators as well as research through the Markey POP/SRF. Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, study coordination, identification and recruitment of research patients, data collection and management, preparation of study materials, and study reporting. Must be able to interact effectively with participants who will vary with respect to sociodemographic factors, health status (e.g., healthy adults vs. adults or children living with a cancer diagnosis), and setting (e.g., clinicians vs. patients), be self-directed and motivated, collaborative, and have strong research and time management skills.
This position is eligible for a Hybrid work arrangement per Supervisor approval.
IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), REDCap or other online survey software, online project management software, Adobe, OnCore
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
MS
Required Related Experience:
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification :
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Master's degree preferred (Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Anthropology, or other related field); experience recruiting participants in a clinical or community setting, IRB coordination, database management, data collection
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