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Position Summary
The Project Coordinator for SPECTRUM, a mixed-methods research project funded by the National Cancer Institute and led by Dr. Lauren Houghton in the Department of Epidemiology, Mailman SPH. SPECTRUM is observational study with a national sample from the LGBTQA+ population exploring gender-affirming hormone use across the gender spectrum to inform cancer screening guidelines.
Main coordinating aspects of the research project includes managing project timelines and deliverables, maintaining IRB protocols, developing questionnaires, tracking biospecimen inventory, and data acquisition. Additional responsibilities include conducting literature searches, creating tables, graphs, and spreadsheets, preparing PowerPoint presentations and helping prepare scientific manuscripts and grant applications, as needed. The candidate must have prior experience in project management and excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. The Project coordinator will perform additional related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Monitor achievement of grant implementation milestones, coordinate team activities, manage Community Advisory Board preparation, oversee interns, and lead and create agendas for meetings - 30%
Develop surveys/other study instruments; ??? 20%
Prepare documents related to research activities, including funding agency reports, study protocols, Data Use Agreements and other data governance, and IRB submissions ??? 10%
Collect and record study data and develop study database/tracking- 10%
Maintain databases, source documents (surveys, consent, interest forms) and other study-related files - 10%
Administrative Support (e.g. supply purchasing, expenses, interface with divisional grant team)- 10%
Participate in and take the lead on drafting and disseminating public-facing research findings (e.g., one-pagers, infographics, blog posts, websites, etc). ??? 5%
Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested - 5%
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor???s degree in Public Health or a related field preferred
Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, record-keeping, and writing skills
Demonstrated flexibility and superb work ethic
Prior experience managing IRB protocols
Experience using project management software such as Monday, Trello or Asana
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's degree in Public Health or a related field preferred
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience coordinating research
Able to make and carry out decisions independently, dedicated to team building and collaboration, and collaborate and manage partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
Strong organizational and communication skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, as well as a self-motivated work style, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
Ability to document procedure, and to write reports and operational guidelines.
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment and demonstrate professionalism and flexibility.
Ability to manage multiple competing tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, as well as able to assume progressively more responsibility for project tasks and work independently without close supervision.
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