Job Title: RESEARCH STUDY COORDINATOR

Location: Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Job Code: Research Study Coordinator, Full Time, Benefit Eligible, Exempt

Summary:

The Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE), whose mission is helping to support

innovative research and education initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Veterans, is

seeking a Research Study Coordinator.

Position Description:

The Research Study Coordinator will support investigators and other personnel within the Minneapolis

Adaptive Design and Engineering (MADE) Program at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Projects

in the MADE Program include research, development, and evaluation of technologies and therapies

intended to improve the lives of Veterans. Example projects include design of wheelchairs, prostheses,

exercise equipment, footwear, and mobile applications.

Responsibilities:

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the coordination and management of all aspects of multiple MADE research

projects:

o Assist with subject recruitment, screening, consent, and enrollment.

o Schedule and facilitate meetings and study visits, including the set-up of necessary

equipment.

o Perform study data collection and entry.

• Monitor implementation, management, coordination and documentation of all study

activities.

• Ensure that project components are completed in an ethical, scientifically rigorous, and

timely manner.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and that lab specific protocols are established

and followed.

• Continuously update safety records and procedures.

• Provide administrative support to initiate studies including assisting with preparation of

grant applications and Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.

• Acquire internal approvals, documentation, and regulation management.

• Participate in regular meetings reporting progress and/or problems encountered in the

conduct of the study.

• Prepare a variety of documents such as memos, reports, briefing materials, etc., in final

form, including drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting.

• Manage, organize, and coordinate administrative aspects of the MADE Program, including

but not limited to making travel arrangements and preparing vouchers; submitting work

orders/maintenance requests; ordering supplies and maintaining inventory; monitoring

project finances and budgets; scheduling of rooms and conference calls.

• Communicate with Principal Investigator(s) and study team on a regular basis.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or above from an accredited college or university

Experience: Prior research experience is preferred, including data collection and data

storage, human subjects studies, and IRB processes

Licensure/Registration/Certification: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic experience with trouble-shooting devices and software settings.

• Experience in coordinating multiple task and project elements with differing timelines and

completion deadlines.

• Familiarity with REDCap is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to a criminal and educational background check.

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

• Typical hours fall within standard business hours, work may be required during hours

beyond standard business hours, including weekends.

• Must be a US citizen

Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to navigate the medical center, use a

keyboard, and life up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be considered in determining an

applicant’s ability to perform the duties/functions of the position.