Research Coordinator, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Research Coordinator

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier institutions for medical education, basic research and clinical investigation, and proud home to more than 3,000 faculty and staff, 750 medical students and 350 PhD students, including 125 students in the combined MD/PhD programs. As a longstanding national leader in biomedical research, Einstein has 300+ research laboratories and has been awarded more than $199 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health. Einstein offers challenging, exciting, and rewarding careers for highly talented individuals who are dedicated to advancing pioneering educational and research initiatives. We pride ourselves in our humanitarian mission of serving the community and promoting an academic and working culture that is both supportive and collaborative. At Einstein, science is truly at the heart of medicine. The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

We are seeking a self-motivated, highly-organized Research Coordinator with experience in research project management, who will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the quality and project progress of a NIH-funded research project being conducted at an international research site.  The Research Coordinator will work full-time on an NIH-funded study to examine the use of the TB drug bedaquiline in patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). Specifically, the study will recruit patients in South Africa with MDR TB or XDR TB who are returning to care after interrupting treatment, to determine if they have developed additional resistance to bedaquiline and clofazimine due to treatment interruption. The study will enroll 300 participants over a 3 year period. Data will be collected by South African staff from medical records and research visits. When international travel is possible, this position requires up to 30-35% travel to the South African study sites for providing support and training to local staff, and monitoring project progress. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide principal administrative and research support to the Principal Investigator (PI) in the administration and implementation of an NIH funded project being conducted at multiple sites in South Africa.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the project with US- and South Africa-based investigators, data managers, study coordinator and clinical staff.
• Work with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop and update study protocols, including the data collection tools/case report forms (CRFs).
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for activities at each study site.
• Develop and monitor implementation of project work plans.
• Track screening, enrollment and follow-up data collection of study participants; prepare regular reports for the PI about participant recruitment and study-visit completion.
• Train and supervise South African study coordinator, research nurses and research assistants to ensure compliance to all aspects of the project protocols and national and international regulations. 
• Prepare agendas for and coordinate project meetings and phone calls. Write and distribute minutes from all meetings.
• Partner with Einstein REDCap team to develop and maintain study databases and securely store study data. 
• Oversee data collection by South African research staff and troubleshoot challenges that emerge. 
• Conduct quarterly site monitoring at the international study site(s). When international travel is not possible, quality control of CRFs will be conducted from the U.S. through review of scanned and emailed documents. 
• Assist in drafting data reports, preparing conference abstracts, and presentations related to the project.
• Prepare and submit ethics applications, including amendments and annual renewals to the Einstein Institutional Review Board (IRB); oversee ethics applications at all relevant site IRBs.
• Assist the PI in the management of the study budget, tracking of subcontract invoices from collaborating institutions. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, clinical epidemiology or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. We welcome interest from applicants who are completing their MPH this semester.
• Human subjects research experience required, and international experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• As part of a team, must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and adhere to study protocol.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with REDCap databases and statistical software (e.g., SAS, R or Stata).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; detail oriented.
• Able to write scientific documents.
• Able and willing to travel internationally multiple times per year to study sites during 2-3 week trips, to support the needs of the project.

How to Apply 

Applicants should send their CV and cover letter to the Emory-Einstein TB Research Program Director, Angie Campbell at angie [dot] campbell [at] emory [dot] edu.  Please also apply through the Einstein HR website, here. 

Adolescent Health Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health

Description 

This position provides necessary epidemiologic program evaluation capacity to assist with the development, implementation and reporting of an evaluation for the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) and Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) grants, and other adolescent health activities. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the ongoing epidemiological investigations, surveillance, monitoring, data analyses, evaluation, and reporting of health issues that affect adolescents in Minnesota.

This position supports the MCH Section and Child and Family Health Division by providing statewide leadership and public health epidemiological information essential for promoting, improving, and maintaining the health and well-being of women, children, and families throughout Minnesota.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or closely related public health field, a minimum of 2 years’ experience planning and working in a public health program that uses data collection and analysis with at least 6 months using SAS to analyze data, along with the following:

• Experience writing reports, data briefs, presentations, or grants for professional audiences
• Experience designing program outcomes, indicators, and performance measures
• Experience working with processes and regulations to guide Federal and State program investigations and evaluations.
• A Master’s degree in the above fields may substitute as 18 months of experience
• Required Coursework for all candidates:
  • Successful completion of a minimum of 4 graduate quarter credits or 3 graduate semester credits in each of the following two areas: Epidemiology and Statistics. Candidates must provide evidence of course completion prior to consideration for employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to design, initiate and modify as needed investigations of epidemic and endemic infections and chronic diseases, as well as other health issues affecting adolescents.
• Working knowledge of the general nature and objectives of MCH public health and Title V programs
• Knowledge of state and local public and individual health problems and programs
• An understanding of relational databases (i.e., Microsoft Access)
• Knowledge and six months experience in designing, establishing and maintaining QI/QA/QC programs, theories, models, and practices
• Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Interpersonal skills related to teamwork and collaboration with diverse partners
• Ability to present new ideas for solving planning problems and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Oral communication skills sufficient to present plans and data and/or to lead discussions

How to Apply 

To learn more about this position and apply online, click here!