*Research Coordinator - HPRC (Project Management)

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

The Health Promotion Research Center is looking for a Research Coordinator to work on a variety of research projects. This position entails serving as the first point of contact for participants at the HPRC. Primary duties include participant recruitment, communicating with study participants, conducting data collection, record keeping, logistics management, data analyses, report preparation, development of study intervention materials for survey and mobile application (app) development platforms, and more. The Research Coordinator will work directly with the principal investigators and research project manager as well as with other study personnel, clinicians, and other researchers to accomplish the aims of various study projects. There will also be ample opportunities to contribute to scientific publications.

Learn more about the Health Promotion Research Center here.

Duties:

• Recruitment and Patient Interfacing. Work directly with study participants from initial screening through study completion. Recruit and engage in the informed consent process with screened participants to determine study eligibility. Contact adult participants over the phone and in the laboratory environment. Follow-up with active participants as needed.
• Data Collection. Complete informed consent procedures with study participants. Collects various forms of data (e.g., in person questionnaires, smartphone-based questionnaires) pertaining to laboratory research projects. 
• Data Management. Meticulously execute study protocols for data collection and management. Adhere to established procedures for data security and confidentiality. Maintain study databases and project documentation with organization and accuracy. Maintain clear, concise, and consistent logs of reported issues and work performed.
• Logistics Management. Schedule participant assessments and study sessions and mail study materials. Call participants as needed for study communications.
• Record Keeping. Meticulously follows study protocols. Maintains clear, concise, and consistent logs of reported issues and work performed. 
• Research. Conduct research and laboratory analysis for research staff, to include but not limited to collecting biometric data and smoking topography, survey responses through various research survey platforms (REDCap, Qualtrics, mHealth EDC/CMS), and other data collection methods specific to research projects being conducted in the lab.
• Data Analysis. Conduct data analysis, interprets data, draws conclusion and discusses data analyses with principal investigator.
• Report Preparation. Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication. Prepare timely reports of potential adverse events and relay information to the appropriate personnel as needed.
• Collaboration. Collaborate with research team members and assists with coordination, preparation, and documentation of project-related meetings as needed. Manage collaboration with vendors for project-related tasks.
• Material Presentation. Present study updates and other research materials to the principal investigator, other team members, and at local and national conferences. 
• As Needed. Conduct literature reviews for planned and ongoing studies as requested. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position. Assist with development of PowerPoint presentations and formatting for manuscript development.

Department Preferences: The ideal candidate will have education, experience, and/or interest in:

• Working directly with patients, caregivers, and/or study participants
• Data collection and entry
• Mobile health research
• Clinical intervention delivery
• Cancer-related research
• Patient-centered outcomes
• Psychology research
• Public health
• Medicine
• IRB processes

Required Education: Bachelor's degree AND,

• 24 months research or laboratory experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months combined research assistant/technician experience.

Certifications or Licenses: None

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to analyze data and keep records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn new tasks. 
• Working knowledge of how to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials or chemicals following Federal, State and University guidelines.

Working Conditions:

• Physical: 
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Environmental: 
  • Laboratory Environment.
  • Exposure to biohazardous materials, chemicals, odors, and/or carcinogens.

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