Research Coordinator III

Data Management:

This position will be responsible for the creation, design and maintenance of databases applying appropriate analytical methods to help answer questions and test hypotheses as specified by researchers, administrators and clinicians. Duties will include creating the data dictionary and data management plan, performing routine QA checks to ensure data quality and integrity and establishing reporting metrics that align with the project. Prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks to achieve tight deadlines (as determined by commitments to funding agencies) and complying in a timely manner with administrative requests and requirements. Encourage collaboration and coordination of existing and new projects as they arise; coordination of inter-departmental meetings to discuss project management issues; production of presentations and materials to encapsulate current research and present options for future projects; potential data analysis of national, regional, and state-level data sets identification of research opportunities relevant to patient demographics, prescription drug use, known health conditions, known resources, and known and prospective health outcomes; identification of ways to efficiently organize clinical services for the benefit of children.

Oversight of operations involving survey design and longitudinal studies:

Work with researchers, staff and clinicians to establish needs, develop, create and implement surveys, oversee the data collection, extraction or entry. Will be involved in patient recruitment, IRB compliance, regulatory compliance, and coordination of communication amongst and between PIs, RAs, and Research Director. Coordination of research with ICHP/HOBI departments along with other key stakeholders. Create data management SOPs. Work with biostatistical team regarding statistical analysis and visuals using SAS, SPSS and Tableau

Research Assistance:

Provide assistance to researchers, staff and clinicians with design and planning of projects, including ways to make feasible. Write, edit, and submit IRBs for new projects and ensure IRB compliance for current projects. Perform literature reviews for various projects.

Other Duties:

Using software tools for word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and organizational analysis (e.g. Microsoft Office products), provides reports and analyses to decision makers. Responsible for developing reporting mechanisms via dashboards.

Responsible for formulating policies and procedures for effective administration of research projects and protection of health information in accordance with University of policy and all applicable state and federal laws. Also responsible for the supervision of any OPS employees or research volunteers assigned to the project.

Editing of abstracts and manuscripts for publication and editing of grant proposals and submissions.

Data analyses relevant to new and current projects, involving quantitative and qualitative local, state, regional, and national data sets.

$68,000 Annually

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area and five years of relevant experience
• PhD in an appropriate area
• Experience with general statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R)
• Experience with databases and survey tools (REDCap, Access, Qualitrics, SQL)
• Trained in survey methodology
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of basic principles of clinical research
• Ability to work effectively and independently
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Multi-media capabilities strongly preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

This is a time-limited position.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.