Research Project Director

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Project Director is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of child health equity-focused research studies. This position will be primarily overseeing a new multi-site NIH-funded R01 focused on applying an antiracism lens to social determinants of health screening. Interest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and health equity is a must.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for the smooth operation of the study on a day-to-day basis, interacting with investigators, consultants, board members, etc. to ensure project timelines and goals are met • Responsible for recruiting, screening, selecting, maintaining, and terminating study subjects for multiple protocols • In conjunction with the protocol, monitor admission testing, assist with diagnostic procedures, and outpatient follow-up • Collaborate with investigators in the development and coordination of all study collections measures and protocols • Assist investigators with the interpretation of data collected and preparation of study reports • Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing functioning of the study tracking systems • Recruit, help select, supervise, and evaluate all project staff • Prepare ongoing summary reports of various data sources, and collaborate with investigators on data presentation, interpretation, and the writing of manuscripts for publication and grant proposals • Coordinate the schedules of consultants to meet project plans • Supervise the coordination of relationships with affiliated research sites and coordinate meetings of the project committee • Monitor overall expenses for the study and assist in the development of annual budgets • Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors degree in a scientific or health care field, or equivalent experience • 4 years of related experience • 1 years of experience in the supervision of staff, project management, and budget development • Experience with project development including development of protocols, forms, surveys, training materials, and evaluation procedures • Ability to multi-task • Comfort working independently with minimal oversight • Demonstrated experience in data management and the use of computers • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to travel to off-site locations in Worcester, MA SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator or designee SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Research Project staff Hybrid position

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