• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $66,300 - $66,300

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigator and study team with the implementation and maintenance of study protocols.
• Support the organization and scheduling of study visits and required procedures.
• Conduct participant outreach, including collaboration with OBGYN Recruitment staff.
• Obtain informed consent and screen prospective participants for eligibility.
• Perform weekly EHR reviews to identify potential participants and request provider permission to approach patients.
• Conduct data collection per protocol and perform timely, accurate data entry.
• Maintain communication with the Data Coordinating Center to ensure data completeness and quality.
• Create and maintain participant binders and other required study documentation, including recruitment and incidence logs.
• Maintain ongoing contact with enrolled participants to support retention and adherence to study procedures.
• Prepare study materials, manage study correspondence, and assist with regulatory and documentation tasks as directed.
• Attend weekly study meetings, virtual/in‑person Steering Committee meetings, and Coordinator calls, presenting updates as needed.
• Assist with study-related procedures following completion of required training and certification.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of human physiology, biology, and/or nutrition.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to present and relay information clearly to investigators and study staff.
• Computer proficiency and prior experience with data collection.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and apply basic technical problem‑solving skills.
• Bilingual/fluent in Spanish and English.
• Ability to perform light physical activity.
• Availability for occasional weekend procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, science, or a health‑related field.
• 1–3 years of related research experience.
• Experience with data collection and basic data management.
• Knowledge of human physiology, biology, and/or nutrition.

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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