Research Coordinator - Spanish Bilingual

The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI) has a current opening for a bilingual Research Coordinator to support the research of Dr. Dianna Cutts being conducted in HCMC's Pediatric department. This is a part-time, benefit earning role to work 32 hours per week which requires an onsite presence in downtown Minneapolis, MN.

Bilingual in Spanish and English communications required.

HHRI's Children's Hunger and Growth Research Program conducts research and education in the areas of early childhood malnutrition, impaired growth, food insufficiency and obesity. They are currently involved in a number of studies including a multi-site study designed to measure the impact of welfare reform on hunger, growth, and general well-being of children under three years of age.

Position Summary

The Research Coordinator will provide comprehensive study coordination, facilitate project development, and contribute to successful project execution.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in training of research assistants and staff if required.
• Meeting minutes and distribution
• Be proactive in identifying problems and devising solutions
• Recruits, identifies and interviews participants.
• Maintain supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needs; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Support the Research Project Manager and/or PI as requested
• Documents and consistently maintains detailed records and research data files.
• Produce routine reports
• Routinely coordinate daily activities associated with administering sponsored research projects.
• To include equipment, study materials, drug/equipment supply as necessary
• Schedule and conduct study visits
• Obtain informed consent
• Provide back-up coverage for other staff if the need arises.
• Set-up and operate various scientific apparatus and systems to gather patient reported outcomes as required by the protocol or project.
• Address participant problems and concerns
• This position may involve more then one protocol or project and thus involve some or all of the functions listed here.
• Compile and maintain regulatory documents.
• Attend meetings
• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
• Schedule training as needed
• Reviews data quality and accuracy on a regular basis
• Work with local IR, other IRBs and investigators to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals
• Assist with data entry and data cleaning
• Track study supplies.
• Administer and score psychological, intellectual, and/or other medical assessments and tests per protocol or project.
• Accurately disburse funds to study participants
• Organize meeting and conference calls

Education/Experience

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be a baccalaureate degree and one (1) year of experience preferably in a related area and/or in research.

Skill, Knowledge & Ability (SKA)

Requires interaction with a diverse population. Demonstrate working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing applications, and effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently within guidelines, be organized, and establish priorities. Displays high standards of attendance and punctuality, maintains confidentiality, ability to adapt and be flexible, and manages time effectively.

Requires knowledge of research methodology for working with human subjects and of general research principles. Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with research subjects, and the ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.

Bilingual in Spanish and English communications required.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

AA/EOE of Minorities, Women, Disabilities, Veterans

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