Clinical Research Coordinator III or lV – QA Methods and Analysis

Position Description

Clinical Research Coordinator III (CRC III) working for the Qualitative Methods & Analysis Center (QMAC)

The Qualitative Methods & Analysis Center (QMAC) promotes the conduct of high-quality qualitative research with a focus on integrating key stakeholder perspectives into research designs. Qualitative and participatory research are uniquely suited to capture and understand perspectives and reveal the contextual, sociocultural, and experiential factors that contribute to health disparities. QMAC provides consultation services, resources, and support in qualitative study design, data collection, and data analysis for faculty, fellows, residents, and graduate students within the Cincinnati Academic Health Center or affiliated with the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center.

Responsibilities

The CRC III working with the Qualitative Methods and Analysis Center (QMAC) will be responsible for conducting and managing the qualitative study procedures for multiple research studies.

This CRC will have the opportunity to work with investigators and study teams from divisions across CCHMC and UC to conduct the qualitative research methods associated with assigned projects.

Job responsibilities may include facilitating study participant interviews and focus groups, translating and coding qualitative data, reporting research findings, assisting in manuscript development, maintaining study timelines and deadlines, reporting project status and updates to team members, and various administrative tasks.

Unique to this position is the opportunity to learn new, highly desirable and transferrable skills in conducting qualitative and participatory research in the ever growing field of qualitative research.

Formal qualitative training or experience is preferred but not required. However, a strong interest in learning about qualitative research methods is necessary.

Skills

Applicants for this position should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Organization: creates and maintains organizational systems to efficiently track all study documents, communication and timelines. Exceptionally attentive to detail.
• Communication: clear, effective, and professional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop rapport with diverse populations. Contributes to team discussion by asking questions, providing input and requesting feedback.
• Problem solving: pro-actively identifies potential issues and thinks creatively in identifying solutions.
• Teamwork: works to support the overall efforts of the team by demonstrating flexibility in work assignments and seeks opportunities to contribute; adaptable in working with a variety of people and teams of varied backgrounds
• Autonomy: ability to work independently while maintaining high productivity, demonstrating self-reliance by utilizing tools and resources to complete assignments
• Research knowledge: understanding of the life cycle of research studies from funding application to publication, awareness of research regulations and IRB processes.
• Leadership: primary contact for study teams, acting as the point person for questions, issues, concerns; steers QMAC related study activities from kick-off to completion
• Computer: proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), REDCap, Zoom, Microsoft Teams

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

For CRC lll:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science field
• ≥ 1 year working as a clinical research coordinator
• Knowledge of regulatory (IRB) processes
• History of successfully managing multiple research studies at one time

Preferred

• Master’s degree in social science field
• General understanding of qualitative research methods
• Experience working with qualitative analysis software

Considerations

• This position may require occasional work hours on weekends and/or evenings
• Hybrid work model can be considered (hours split between remote and in-person)
• Applicants seeking a 2+ year commitment are preferred

For CRC lV:

Required for Clinical Research Coordinator IV

•Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3 years of experience in related job discipline OR Master’s degree and 2 years experience

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator within 18 months of external hire

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