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Research Project Director
Job Number: 2023-43517
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Pediatrics - W833500
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 44
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Sept. 22, 2024

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.

 

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.        

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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