Research Coordinator

Company: Iowa City VA Medical Research Foundation
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Research Coordinator- Patient FacingWe are an Iowa City-based medical research foundation run within the VA HealthCare system. We are actively engaged to offer support to several clinical trials, pharmaco-epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, biostatistical, and genomics research.- Our Iowa City-based Foundation is taking part in the All of Us Research Program in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is seeking a Research Coordinator to support the establishment and execution of a multi-center epidemiological cohort study.The All of Us Research Program is a multi-agency government initiative examining the intersection of human genes, lifestyle, and environment to revolutionize individualized healthcare. The research coordinator will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide support in participant facing outreach, engagement and program enrollment as part of a regional outreach team working in the Corridor. If you are interested in patient facing research and enjoy interacting with a diverse group of participants, this is the job for you. Come be a part of a dynamic, goal and mission orientated team aiming to expand representation of Veterans in biomedical research!Who You Are:* Experienced: You have relevant education in a scientific field such as biology, epidemiology, chemistry, or public health, preferably with 1-2 years of human subjects research experience.- Applicants with previous experience in clinical trials or observational research are especially encouraged to apply.* Outgoing and Composed: You're an excellent communicator (verbal & written), organized, and confident in communicating with patients, researchers and medical center personnel.- You can confidently engage with the public and recruit new participants to the program. You are comfortable juggling multiple tasks at once while producing quality results.* Flexible: No two days are alike at the VA. You are dynamic and willing to make adjustments. You are comfortable working in a variety of environments and engaging with a variety of people.* Tech Savvy: You're familiar with databases, wikis, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office. You have no problem learning new software and navigating digital platforms. You can troubleshoot issues with technological connectivity and access.* Leader: You are confident in your work. You also have the drive to help the study team achieve their goals.* Confidential & Compliant: Ability to operate 100% confidentially and to comply with study protocols and human subjects research rules and regulations.* Must be a US Citizen living in or wiling to relocate to the Iowa City Area. This job does require some travel to sites on an infrequent basis.What You'll Do * Working closely with all members of the program coordinating team and the regional outreach team you would contribute to day-to-day patient facing program activities of outreach, engagement, and enrollment into the research study. Most of your time will be spent in a clinical setting.* Become an expert knowledge center for the program and all aspects of the engagement and enrollment process from the participant's perspective.* Nurture relationships and network with clinical and support staff in the medical facilities where the program is enrolling.* Facilitate in study recordation via websites, wikis, and SharePoint to fulfill human subjects research requirements.* Assist team members in various ongoing nationwide projects by providing constructive, informed, and insightful feedback for the betterment of the program.* Must be comfortable drawing blood (phlebotomy) and will be taught procedure.What You'll Get * A benefits package including health, dental, vision, vacation/holiday, and retirement plan matching.* A unique environment with fun, outgoing, and intelligent co-workers.* The ability to contribute to making a difference in the lives of Veterans.* A supportive culture where your professional growth is as important as ours.* This is a 3-year grant supported position. Two Coordinators will be hired to support this grant.recblid hukbyvqj9eqwquy0ojuodveeg7ywaq

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