Research Coordinator (Research Professional 2)

The Herman-Darrow lab studies decision-making in neuropsychiatric disorders in humans and develops novel neural-circuit biomarkers and neuromodulation approaches for treatments. See our website: https://www.hermandarrowlab.com/.

Duties include but are not limited to providing:

1) Clinical Research Coordination (40%):
- Contribute to study start-up activities, including site initiation visits, OnCore set-up, document template and flow sheet creation, study staff training and clinical in-services.
- Patient recruitment, screening, consent, enrollment, and necessary registrations.
- Perform study testing, including administering behavioral and electrophysiological (EEG) recordings.
- Perform study data collection and entry; collect enrollment and treatment data, using charts, correspondence, electronic medical records, and personal communications with other healthcare workers.
- Perform protocol procedures and specimen collection and processing.
- Coordinate/conduct quality control checks as related to study conduct.
- Maintenance of subject research charts.
- Coordinate study close-out activities.

2) Regulatory Compliance and Support (20%):
- Responsible for the interpretation of, application of, and compliance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and University and Clinical Partner policies as they relate to assigned research protocols.
-Under supervision of MnDRIVE and Psychiatry Regulatory Specialist, creates regulatory files for new studies;
-Completes IRB and other required review committee applications on assigned protocols;
-Drafts study-related subject informed consent form documents according to Sponsor and University requirements;
-Drafts study-related correspondence, including preparing FDA submissions, for study PI;
-Under supervision of MnDRIVE Regulatory Specialist, creates and maintains all required documents for assigned regulatory binders;
-Assist PIs, Regulatory Specialist, Core Project Manager in preparation for audits/monitoring visits

3) Data Management (20%)
-Responsible for data management, data collection, data entry, and appropriate data storage for multiple projects.
-Creates REDCap databases and enters study data

4) Outreach activities (10%)
-Plan and participate local and regional outreach activities aimed at promoting awareness of MnDRIVE research study portfolio

5) Other duties as assigned (10%)

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:
-BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 6 years.
-Experience in the preparation of IRB applications
-Working knowledge of regulations governing research activities (such as GCPs, FDA regulations and ICH guidelines)
-Demonstrates ability to initiate and process multiple projects simultaneously
-Experience with Office Suite, Google Apps, and web-based systems for tracking activities, calendaring, and retrieving/updating information.
-Possess attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Organizational skills are a must.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical research setting in an academic health center
-Certification as a clinical research professional with SoCRA or ACRP or willingness to obtain certification at time of eligibility.
-EPIC experience
-MATLAB experience
-EEG/DBS/MEG/fMRI experience
-Human psychophysics experience

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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