Research Coordinator - HATS

The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute's (HHRI) Berman Center (www.bermancenter.org) has 2 current openings for full-time experienced Research Coordinators to support their HATS research trial. This is an onsite position located in downtown Minneapolis, MN.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

• The primary goal (outcome) of HATS is to collect needed clinical information (using cognitive testing, questionnaires and laboratory tests) to learn how to prevent or reduce the risk and burden of dementia and memory loss in the African- American community in the Twin Cities and in the US generally.
• HATS will be an observational study (not a clinical trial; no medications given) of cognitive function (memory and other thinking functions such as decision making) and general health, with a special emphasis on cardiovascular (heart) health.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides comprehensive study coordination, facilitates project development, and contributes 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.
  • 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 one (1) year 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, Disabilities, Veterans