Research Coordinator

The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute's (HHRI) Restorative Neurotrauma Lab has a current opening for an experienced Research Coordinator to support the research being conducted by Drs. David Darrow and Sam Cramer in the Division of Neurosurgery at HCMC.

This role requires a consistent onsite presence in downtown Minneapolis, MN.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Research Coordinator will assist with study management, coordination, teaching, overseeing research, and patient recruitment. Systemically coordinate and organize protocols while maintaining communication with Institutional review Board as well as the FDA regarding IDE / IND process. Routinely coordinate daily activities associated with administering sponsored and non-sponsored research projects. Aid in grant application and accurately reconcile grant accounts. Manage hardware and software needed for research projects. Assist with submission of grant proposals, abstracts, and publications. Work with collaborators (across external academic institutions) and research staff (within HCMC / HHRI) to coordinate ongoing research projects and develop new projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for managing tasks associated with participant screening, recruitment, and engagement in research projects, which includes, but is not limited to :

Determining participant eligibility

Develop and maintain project materials (e.g., patient database, case report forms, study worksheets, tracking logs, IRB required forms, etc.)

Preparation of budgets

Assist with submission of new grant proposals by completing funding agency forms

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 to three (1-3) years of experience with the specified research field. Experience with electronic medical records (EPIC), regulatory documentation, writing and preparing grant proposals and managing research budgets, preferred. Experience implementing clinical research protocols, recruiting patients for research studies, data gathering, and maintaining research data.

Skill, Knowledge & Ability (SKA) :

Requires interaction with a diverse population. Must demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office including : databases, spreadsheets (including pivot tables, basic statistical analysis, etc.), and word processing. Knowledge of research design, protocols, and analysis; knowledge of regulatory aspects of clinical research. Ability to work independently within guidelines, be organized, prioritize work effort in relation to project requirements. Skilled in problem solving and keeping detailed records and files. Effective written and oral communication skills. Displays high standards of attendance, punctuality, maintains confidentiality, and manages time effectively. Required skills includes : Self-motivated and ability to work independently.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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