Research Study Manager-Preventive Medicine

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Memphis, TNFull-time

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

 the quality, quantity, and timeliness of service to the research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Functions as primary manager of a new grant.
• Collaborates with the PI and serves as the liaison with community partners.
• Develops strategies for improving the operations of the project; allocates research staff for research projects and plans for back-up.
• Develops and implements study protocols and data gathering methods.
• Functions as the pivotal person for generating first drafts of study related materials (e.g. qualitative interview guides, scopes of work, progress reports).
• Conducts qualitative interviews and co-leads the analyses.
• Supervises project staff; plans, assigns, and oversees work assignments for staff working on assigned projects.
• Evaluates attainment of goals and makes recommendations for improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assumes responsibility for participant/client relations for assigned project(s).
• Completes and submits IRB amendments and renewal for projects; maintains IRB documents and IRB communications in critical documents binder; communicates important IRB issues appropriately.
• Functions as Regulatory Affairs resource in the Center; complies with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule guidelines.
• Submits required documents timely (e.g. progress reports, budget reconciliation).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Criminology, or related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of related research experience including recruitment of study participants, consenting of participants, and following a research study protocol; OR Master’s Degree and two (2) years of experience. Previous supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to work independently and with a study team.
• Highly developed organizational skills.
• Knowledge of effective time management skills necessary to balance responsibilities.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to complete Human Subjects Protection within the first week of employment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assess progress toward study milestones.
• Experience working with community members/partners in the conduct of community engaged research.
• Knowledge using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective time management.
• Experience with implementation of complex research projects.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Criminology, or related field
  • EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of related research experience including recruitment of study participants, consenting of participants, and following a research study protocol; OR Master’s Degree and two (2) years of experience
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Ability to work independently and with a study team
  • Highly developed organizational skills
  • Knowledge of effective time management skills necessary to balance responsibilities
  • Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques
  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to complete Human Subjects Protection within the first week of employment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and assess progress toward study milestones
  • Experience working with community members/partners in the conduct of community engaged research
  • Knowledge using Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Effective time management
  • Experience with implementation of complex research projects
  • WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends

Benefits

    Responsibilities

    • JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Study Manager oversees the coordination of the SCAN!
    • (Skin Cancer Awareness Now!) cancer prevention research project in the Department of Preventive Medicine
    • This position provides a cohesive, collaborative, and mutually supportive environment to support and enhances the quality, quantity, and timeliness of service to the research
    • Functions as primary manager of a new grant
    • Collaborates with the PI and serves as the liaison with community partners
    • Develops strategies for improving the operations of the project; allocates research staff for research projects and plans for back-up
    • Develops and implements study protocols and data gathering methods
    • Functions as the pivotal person for generating first drafts of study related materials (e.g. qualitative interview guides, scopes of work, progress reports)
    • Conducts qualitative interviews and co-leads the analyses
    • Supervises project staff; plans, assigns, and oversees work assignments for staff working on assigned projects
    • Evaluates attainment of goals and makes recommendations for improvement in effectiveness and efficiency
    • Assumes responsibility for participant/client relations for assigned project(s)
    • Completes and submits IRB amendments and renewal for projects; maintains IRB documents and IRB communications in critical documents binder; communicates important IRB issues appropriately
    • Functions as Regulatory Affairs resource in the Center; complies with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule guidelines
    • Submits required documents timely (e.g. progress reports, budget reconciliation)
    • Performs other related duties as assigned


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