"Research Coordinator"

Position Purpose

The Scalable, Accessible Treatments for Eating Disorders and Related Psychopathology (SATED) research team at Dartmouth College is pleased to invite applications to join our exciting and supportive research team in the position of Research Coordinator. The Research Coordinator will play a key role in the Eating Disorder Dynamics in Daily Life study. This five-year, NIH-funded trial will use data collected during participants' daily lives to build personalized models to understand eating disorder maintenance over time and prompt patients to use cognitive-behavioral therapy skills when at risk for eating disorder symptoms. The objective of the study is to collect preliminary data to inform the future development of a highly personalized, standalone digital tool targeting key eating disorder maintenance factors.

The Research Coordinator (RC) will be an integral member of the team at the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH) at Dartmouth College and will work in close collaboration with Dr. Emily Presseller. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the development of study materials (e.g., IRB materials, Manual of Procedures (MOP)), coordinating participant recruitment and retention, obtaining participant consent, conducting diagnostic interviews, managing data collection, conducting data cleaning quality checks, assisting with data analysis and manuscript preparation, and coordinating overall project operations. The Research Coordinator will work primarily in an office setting in Lebanon, NH.

The successful candidate will excel in communication with study investigators, exhibit strong attention to detail, and possess exemplary organizational skills. The Research Coordinator will work effectively with study leadership and attend and present at meetings. There will be robust opportunities for the Research Coordinator to publish using existing and to-be-collected SATED lab data. This position is an excellent fit for individuals looking to gain experience with clinical populations, large scale federally funded research, and/or digital therapeutics.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in human services- or data science-related field or the equivalent
• 5+ years related experience in health care or human services research
• Strong understanding of human subjects research procedures including IRB submissions, participant recruitment, and study assessment administration
• Meticulous attention to detail; organized, efficient, and able to handle competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services- or data science-related field, or the equivalent.
• Experience with REDCap
• Experience with data cleaning and basic analysis using statistical software (i.e., SPSS, R).
• Experience with research on digital health, using ecological momentary assessment or sensor data, clinical interviewing, or mathematical modeling of clinical symptoms.

Description

Research Responsibilities

• Reporting and Communication: Provides updates on study recruitment, safety events, data queries, and study supplies to the Principal Investigator.
• Study Management: Communicates with the Principal Investigators and research staff regarding study operations, achievement of study goals, participant recruitment targets, and follow-up retention rates.
• Document and Database Preparation: Collaborates with the PI to prepare IRB application, ClinicalTrials.gov, NIH recruitment reports, REDCap databases, and any other regulatory submission documents as required. Assists in the development of the trial Manual of Procedures and other project management tools.
• Managing Participant Recruitment: Manages national recruitment processes and activities at Dartmouth. Directly supervises research assistants conducting recruitment and screening activities. Assists with recruitment and screening of patients for study eligibility, completing necessary questionnaires, assessments, and paperwork.
• Research Assessments: Conducts participant study assessments, including scheduling, coordination with other study team members, completion of research interviews via Zoom, and documentation.
• Participant Tracking: Tracks participant flow through the study, updates tracking logs in an accurate and timely manner in REDCap, and produces reports of recruitment from REDCap.
• Data Collection and Integrity: Reviews entered data in REDCap, resolves data queries, and obtains missing information. Monitors ecological momentary assessment data to ensure participant adherence and safety. Documents all data accurately and according to protocol. Confirms that all data entry is complete and correct.
• Documentation: Maintains study files in accordance with federal regulations. Assures that participant and data confidentiality and integrity are maintained.
• Assures that Federal guidelines and requirements are met, and all work is completed in accordance with human subject research Good Clinical Practice.
• Problem Resolution: Identifies, responds to, and participates in the resolution of potential and actual problems in study operations and participant activities.
• Protocol Compliance: Ensures that study activities are carried out in accordance with protocol, including but not limited to participant recruitment and screening, and participant research assessments.
• Project operations: Aids with overall project operations, as needed.

Percentage Of Time: 70

Administrative Activities

• Maintains and updates the lab website.
• Facilitates participant payments.
• Coordinates lab activities and lab member responsibilities.
• Maintains lab documentation and systems.

Percentage Of Time: 15

Miscellaneous

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with participants, clinicians and research staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to foster inclusiveness and diversity though interactions and communications with others.
• Aids in the preparation of manuscripts.
• Participates in on-going trainings and keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time: 15