Research Program Coordinator

Description

Position Summary : The Clark Lab at Vanderbilt University is seeking a full-time Study Coordinator / Lab Manager for a NIMH-funded study on preteen suicide risk. Based in the Center for Research on Inequality and Health (Buttrick Hall 3rd floor) this position will support a 4-year multi-method project investigating stigma resilience and trajectories of suicide risk among preteens and their caregivers in partnership with the Oasis Center (Nashville) and YouthLink (national). The Study Coordinator / Lab Manager will oversee day-to-day study operations including participant recruitment and coordination data and regulatory management meeting facilitation and team supervision. Additional responsibilities include preparing IRB submissions and reports managing data uploads to the NIMH Data Archive coordinating communications with collaborators and advisory boards and contributing to research dissemination. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelors or masters degree in psychology child studies public health or a related field; have prior research coordination experience; demonstrate strong organizational leadership and communication skills; and possess a commitment to working respectfully with LGBTQ youth and families on sensitive mental health topics.

Responsibilities : The Study Coordinator / Lab Manager will be responsible for providing comprehensive support and project management to ensure the successful implementation of the study. Key responsibilities include :

• Project Management : Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the study ensuring completion of project activities on time and with fidelity to the studys goals.
• Participant Coordination : Recruiting scheduling and communicating with participants and advisory board members.
• Regulatory Compliance : Managing all study regulatory processes including IRB submissions and amendments and ensuring adherence to NIH and IRB guidelines.
• Data Management : Overseeing data collection harmonization and documentation processes including uploading data into the NIMH Data Archive (NDA).
• Administrative Support : Preparing forms and documents proofreading / editing materials managing schedules and coordinating resources with relevant university departments. Includes coordinating participant payments and consulting fees.
• Communication : Facilitating regular meetings with co-investigators and advisory boards developing agendas taking meeting minutes and maintaining the labs website and social media accounts.
• Team Management : Training supervising and evaluating lab members and their research progress as well as recruiting and onboarding new lab members.
• Operational Efficiency : Drafting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training protocols performing background research and managing lab equipment (e.g. computers software supplies for advisory boards) needs.
• Data Collection Support : Assisting in data collection from participants conducting relevant literature reviews conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews as needed.
• Reporting : Assisting with preparing reports on study progress including reports to the study sponsor and drafting / editing reports abstracts publications and other dissemination products.

Requirements and Expectations :

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1