Job Description

Job Summary:

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The Health Disparities & Public Policy program investigates health disparities in traditionally underserved populations. For the past 30 years, we have been conducting the Northwestern Juvenile Project, a longitudinal study of the health needs and outcomes of 1,829 youth involved with the justice system (now median age 44).

The Research Study Coordinator will: review and process incoming structured interview data for coherence, missing information, coding errors, and logical inconsistencies; code open-ended questions; work collaboratively with other staff members to request clarifications and provide feedback; and maintain codebooks and manuals that document the status of edits and revisions.

This position will work standard business hours Monday through Friday, with 3 days in-office on our Streeterville (Chicago) campus office required, and the option to work remotely 2 days per week. The Research Study Coordinator will complete all activities by strictly following all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).



Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

Collects, compiles, tabulates & processes responses.
Gathers information.
Extracts & analyzes data from medical charts.


Administration

Collects, records, reviews & summarizes research data.
Prepares reports for investigators and sponsors on recruitment status and other pertinent study data.
Completes documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols



Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.


Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

Keen attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills and habits
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong interpersonal skills (listening, asking questions, providing feedback)
Ability to work independently and efficiently


Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

Experience working with empirical research studies
Experience with research involving structured interview data and data processes
Experience with human subjects research


Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Experience with REDCap or other survey software
Sound decision making based on available documentation