Research Coordinator - Addiction Medicine

Location

Minneapolis, MN | United States

Job description

The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute has an opportunity for an experienced Research Coordinator to support the research of Dr. Gavin Bart begin conducted at Hennepin Healthcare's HCMC.

This work will be conducted in a hybrid capacity so split between telework and on campus in downtown Minneapolis, MN.

POSITION SUMMARY:

CURB-2 is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial testing the efficacy of the combination of two medications to decrease cocaine use among adults with moderate or severe cocaine use. The primary outcome, cocaine use as assessed via twice weekly urine drug screens (UDS), will be assessed as well as secondary outcomes determining the safety of the medication combination, treatment effectiveness and self-report of cocaine use.

The Research Coordinator will provide comprehensive study coordination, facilitate project development, and contribute to successful project execution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position may involve more then one protocol or project and thus involve some or all of the functions listed here.

• Recruits, identifies and interviews participants.
  • Obtain informed consent
  • Schedule and conduct study visits
  • Administer and score psychological, intellectual, and/or other medical assessments and tests per protocol or project.
  • Set-up and operate various scientific apparatus and systems to gather patient reported outcomes as required by the protocol or project.
  • Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, tracks collected specimens as defined by the protocol or project.
  • Obtain other biological specimens including oral and stool specimens
  • Coordinate delivery and analysis of biological samples with laboratory personnel
  • Accurately disburse funds to study participants
• Routinely coordinate daily activities associated with administering sponsored research projects.
  • Organize meeting and conference calls
  • Attend meetings
  • Meeting minutes and distribution
  • Be proactive in identifying problems and devising solutions
• Documents and consistently maintains detailed records and research data files.
  • Assist with data entry and data cleaning
  • Reviews data quality and accuracy on a regular basis
  • Produce routine reports
  • Schedule training as needed
• Compile and maintain regulatory documents.
  • Work with local IR, other IRBs and investigators to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals
• Track study supplies.
  • To include equipment, study materials, drug/equipment supply as necessary
  • Maintain supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needs; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Support the Research Project Manager and/or PI as requested
  • Address participant problems and concerns
  • Assist in training of research assistants and staff if required.
• Provide back-up coverage for other staff if the need arises.
• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Education/Experience:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be a baccalaureate degree and 2-3 years of experience preferably in a related area and/or in research.

Skill, Knowledge & Ability (SKA):

Requires interaction with a diverse population. Demonstrate working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing applications, and effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently within guidelines, be organized, and establish priorities. Displays high standards of attendance and punctuality, maintains confidentiality, ability to adapt and be flexible, and manages time effectively.

Requires knowledge of research methodology for working with human subjects and of general research principles. Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with research subjects, and the ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.

AA/EOE of Minorities, Women, Veterans, Individual w/ Disabilities

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$50k - $62k