Research Study Coordinator
Posted on: June 7, 2013Application deadline: July 1, 2013
Posted by: Public Health Foundation Enterprises
SUMMARY
Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE) invites applications for the full-time position of Research Study Coordinator in the Substance Use Research Unit, a grant-funded research unit within the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Research in this Unit focuses on the evaluation of behavioral, biological, and pharmacological clinical trials to reduce substance use and HIV risk behaviors. Our close-knit team consists of a Medical Director, Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner, Epidemiologist, Recruitment Coordinator and three Research Associates. http://www.sfhiv.org/research
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee and coordinate intervention trials and evaluation studies, including ensuring that studies are enrolling according to goals; support staff to meet these goals using data-driven problem-solving
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and study specific protocols (SSPs) and ensure adherence of study staff to protocols and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Provide supervision and training to research staff; ensure that study staff are up-to-date with all training requirements, licenses and certifications
- Oversee, plan for, and problem-solve the data needs of the Unit including creation and modification of Access-based questionnaires, case report forms, and databases
- Create, oversee, and manage the quality control systems for research records and study data
- Independently manage regulatory affairs of the Unit including preparation of IRB submissions for initial review, modification, renewal, and study close-out, as well post-approval IRB reporting
- Facilitate weekly meetings and prepare and present information to regulating agencies such as the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) and funding agencies such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
- Supervise and manage consultants and contractors such as text-messaging vendors, electronic medication monitoring systems, compounding pharmacies, and local laboratories
- Problem-solve and manage laboratory issues and supplies; conduct quality control checks of result logs for urine tests, blood tests, and HIV tests
- Contribute to the coordination and writing of grant and manuscript submissions for the Unit
- Plans for unit staffing needs including hiring, training and supervising Research Associates and recruitment staff.
- Supervise research associates and other staff working on pharmacologic studies, provide guidance as a supervisor, conduct regularly scheduled supervisory meetings with supervisees
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 3+ years conducting/coordinating studies in public health, medical, substance abuse, or social services fields
- Proven high-level of attention to detail and ability to function independently and perform multiple critical tasks simultaneously under dynamic circumstances and competing deadlines
- Familiarity with research processes including outreach, protocol development, regulatory submissions, and QA monitoring
- Experience writing detailed reports or IRB submissions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Proficient computer skills including experience with Word, Excel, EndNote and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in data management (MS Access, SQL, Visual Basic) and/or computer coding experience
- Knowledge of HIV prevention and harm reduction principles and experience with diverse communities, particularly communities of color, gay/ lesbian/ bisexual/ transgender communities
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the protection of human subjects and confidentiality of research records
- Master's in Public Health or other relevant Masters level degree
Interested individuals should apply at the following URL: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=702531 or locate the Research Study Coordinator job posting at http://www.phfe.org/jobs
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