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BSD PSY - King Lab

About the Department

To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patients dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.

Job Summary

The Project Coordinator will function within a clinical research laboratory that conducts laboratory and clinical studies of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances. The research program involves behavioral and pharmacological interventions, e-cigarette and smoking cue exposures, and smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment. Overall, the project coordinator will assist the Principal Investigator in overseeing day-to-day research project operations for an NIH-funded trial testing a mobile health intervention for e-cigarette use and smoking.

Responsibilities

• Developing and disseminating study-specific advertisements, ensuring monthly recruiting and pacing goals are met.
• Screening and scheduling study participants.
• Conducting telephone and video-conferencing interviews with study applicants for eligibility determination and follow-up assessments.
• Provide quality assurance of all measures and incoming data.
• Coordinating study-related data management and organization according to lab-preferred guidelines.
• Conducting thorough literature reviews to inform project and protocol development.
• Overseeing preparation, storage, and inventory of lab biological samples, preparing shipments for both internal and external analyses.
• Managing study supply inventory and ordering.
• Creating subject mailings for materials related to their participation in the trial, including study medications and saliva drug screens.
• Summarizing and presenting on key study-related metrics (i.e. enrollment pacing, adverse events, etc.) at lab meetings.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Working in a complex academic medical center.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent professional and written communication skills.
• Familiar with research studies.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and electronic data capture (e.g., Redcap).
• Experience in coding and statistical programs (i.e. R, Python, Java, SPSS, STATA, etc.).
• Experience in clinical interviewing and conducting experimental sessions in behavioral research.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work independently.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Scheduled

Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Requi ed

No

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