TECHNICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Affiliate Name: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Job Category: Research
Department: BWH MEDICINE-GCRC
Shift: Rotation
Hours/Week: 40
Job Type: Temporary
Employment Type: Full TimeResponsibilities:
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENTThe GCRC/IPM Technical Research Coordinator functions under the direction and supervision of the Chief Research technician and or Research Investigator in accordance to the policies and procedures of the BWH and GCRC. Responsibilities of the coordinator are to carry out major experimental protocol events for human subjects, including Bedtimes, Waketimes, Light Exposure sessions, and Constant Routines, as scheduled by Investigators. The GCRC/IPM Coordinator is responsible for overall shift supervision and the direct supervision of undergraduate Co-op laboratory technicians and work-study students. Other duties include, but are not limited to, collection of data, application of computer monitoring, frequent blood drawing, collection of EEG data, assisting subjects with ADL, weights, vital signs, fluid intake, and documentation.
The GCRC/IPM Technical research coordinator is responsible to the Chief Research Technician and accountable to the GCRC Nurse Manager.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Demonstrates understanding of the research and organizes work assignment to maintain the scheduled study times for appropriate research events.1. Carries out major experimental protocol events, including bedtimes, waketimes, light exposure sessions and constant routines and other interventions as scheduled by the various project investigators.2. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in monitoring sleep staging by subject preparation and electrode application.3. Sets up and monitors data collection equipment, including computers, EEG machines, and all other sleep systems.4. Timely collects and processes biologic specimens, including blood, urine and saliva.5. Administers written and computerized tests of performance, memory,
alertness and administers post sleep and exit questionnaires.6. Prepares and distributes meals as scheduled in protocols and documents via computer and logbook/medical record.Position: Technical Research Coordinator Page 2 of 3
7. Monitors and documents subject vital signs, sleep/wake cycles, EEG/EKG patterns, daily hematocrits, weights and fluid intakes.8. Travels to other hospital departments, as required, to obtain necessary supplies for experiments.9. Follows universal/standard precautions and maintains clean and safe work and subject areas, reports unsafe work areas to appropriate personnel.10. Maintains the safety and well-being of the experimental subjects at all times.11. Demonstrates professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.12. Collaborates with all full-time personnel to more effective organize work to get all research events completed as scheduled, as well as have a better understanding for future careers.13. Performs all others duties, as required.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS1. College graduate degree required. Prefer individuals with science or patient-care background and interest in scientific research.SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED1. Good organizational and interpersonal skills necessary.2. Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.3. Ability to follow directions carefully, and once trained, to work with a minimum of direct supervision.4. Must possess the ability to continually learn new computer skills and update existing skills.5. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and to work cooperatively with peers.6. Ability to perform his/her role in a team effort. Initiative and sound judgment are displayed in crisis or unexpected situations. Takes on additional work when the situation requires it.7. Computer experience required.